Systemic amyloidosis manifestation in a patient with psoriatic arthritis

Autor: Bruno de Castro e Souza, Camila Fátima Biancardi Gavioli, Walmar Roncalli Pereira de Oliveira, Ricardo Romiti
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, Vol 96, Iss 3, Pp 324-327 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0365-0596
26598590
DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2020.07.012
Popis: Abstract Systemic amyloidosis secondary to psoriatic arthritis is rare, and published data are based mainly on case reports and are associated with increased mortality. This is the report of a patient with long-term psoriatic arthritis and chronic sialadenitis, who showed an inadequate response to therapy. The diagnosis of secondary amyloidosis was attained through biopsies of genital skin lesions. Although very rare, it is important that dermatologists and general practitioners consider the possibility of amyloidosis in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, since an early intervention can be implemented, and thus, the prognosis of this condition can be improved.
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