[Lichen amyloidosis with extensive skin lesions].
Lichen amyloidosus is a chronic pruritic skin disorder, unusual among Europeans, and classically seen over the shins. The exact nature of the amyloid fibril protein, in lichen amyloidosus, is a matter of controversy and no specific treatment is available. Diffuse cutaneous involvement in a 60-year-old portuguese man is described. New pathogenic aspects and recent therapeutic approaches are discussed.
Pinto
G M
GM
Hospital Curry Cabral, Rua de Beneficência, Lisboa, Portugal.
Gonçalves
L
L
Lacerda
M H
MH
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology*
Líquen amilóide com lesões cutâneas extensas.