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Macular amyloidosis simulating naevoid hyperpigmentation
Author(s) -
BLACK MARTIN M.,
MAIBACH HOWARD I.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1974.tb06435.x
Subject(s) - hyperpigmentation , amyloidosis , dermatology , pathology , amyloid (mycology) , medicine
SUMMARY A 17‐year‐old female is described who presented with an unusual form of macular amyloidosis which closely simulated naevoid hyperpigmentation. Electron microscopy was necessary to provide specific identification of the sparse deposits of amyloid.