title: Amyloidosis cutis dyschromica: a rare pigmentary disorder.
abstract: Amyloidosis cutis dyschromica represents a rare type of primary cutaneous amyloidosis with few reported cases worldwide. It is characterized by asymptomatic, generalized hyperpigmentation with intermingled hypopigmented macules without atrophy or telangiectasia. We report herein a 19-year-old female who developed this pigmentary abnormality at 4 years of age. Her aunt and great grandfather also had similar skin pigmentation. An unusual finding in our patient was the presence of papules in addition to characteristic macules. Amyloid deposits were shown histopathologically in both dyschromic macules and papules.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors: Taru
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authors: Garg
authors: Ram
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authors: Chander
authors: Masarat
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authors: Jabeen
authors: Meenu
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authors: Barara
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authors: Mittal
authors: Manjula
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authors: Jain
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