[Extensive subcutaneous hemorrhage complicating primary amyloidosis].
Bleeding manifestations are common in patients with primary as well as secondary amyloidosis and have been attributed to different mechanical and metabolic causes. Factor X deficiency has been described in patients with primary amyloidosis, although severe bleeding is not common in these patients. We describe a patient with extensive subcutaneous hematoma, a sign that served as the major indicator assisting us in establishing the diagnosis of primary amyloidosis.
Flatau
Edith
E
Department of Internal Medicine B, Central Emek Hospital, Afula.
Salman
Hertzel
H
Gardin
Joseph
J
Cohen
Amos M
AM
D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*