Lichen amyloidosus: a bullous variant.Ann Acad Med Singap. 2000 Jan; 29(1):105-7.AA
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Lichen amyloidosus is a common skin disease seen among Asian patients.
CLINICAL PICTURE
Typical features range from macular hyperpigmentation to pruritic, lichenified, hyperpigmented papules. However, in this rare bullous variant of lichen amyloidosus, bullae and vesicles are present. Histopathologically, deposits of amyloid were seen in the papillary dermis, associated with an intraepidermal or subepidermal blister.
TREATMENT AND OUTCOME
No good treatment so far, but pruritus can be relieved by topical steroid.
CONCLUSION
It is important to screen for systemic amyloidosis with the relevant investigations as it can present similarly with blistering eruptions, in which the prognosis would be grave.
Pub Type(s)
Case Reports
Journal Article
Language
eng
PubMed ID
10748976
Citation
Khoo, B P., and Y K. Tay. "Lichen Amyloidosus: a Bullous Variant." Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, vol. 29, no. 1, 2000, pp. 105-7.
Khoo BP, Tay YK. Lichen amyloidosus: a bullous variant. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2000;29(1):105-7.
Khoo, B. P., & Tay, Y. K. (2000). Lichen amyloidosus: a bullous variant. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 29(1), 105-7.
Khoo BP, Tay YK. Lichen Amyloidosus: a Bullous Variant. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2000;29(1):105-7. PubMed PMID: 10748976.
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JF - Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
JO - Ann Acad Med Singap
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N2 - INTRODUCTION: Lichen amyloidosus is a common skin disease seen among Asian patients. CLINICAL PICTURE: Typical features range from macular hyperpigmentation to pruritic, lichenified, hyperpigmented papules. However, in this rare bullous variant of lichen amyloidosus, bullae and vesicles are present. Histopathologically, deposits of amyloid were seen in the papillary dermis, associated with an intraepidermal or subepidermal blister. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: No good treatment so far, but pruritus can be relieved by topical steroid. CONCLUSION: It is important to screen for systemic amyloidosis with the relevant investigations as it can present similarly with blistering eruptions, in which the prognosis would be grave.
SN - 0304-4602
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