Primary Localized Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis with Macular and Lichen Amyloidosis: A Case Report

Authors

  • Thanya Techapichetvanich DIVISION OF DERMATOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, RAMATHIBODI HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND
  • Kumutnart Chanprapaph DIVISION OF DERMATOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, RAMATHIBODI HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND

Keywords:

Nodular amyloidosis, lichen amyloidosis, macular amyloidosis

Abstract

Primary localized cutaneous nodular amyloidosis (PLCNA) is a rare form of primary cutaneous amyloidosis that affects both sexs during middle age. There is an infrequent progression of nodular localized lesions to systemic amyloidosis. Here, we report coexisting of nodular amyloidosis with macular and lichen amylodosis in the same patient which no previous literature has mentioned before. We also review the literatures regarding to rate of progression to systemic amyloidosis and discuss possible causes of co-occurrence between three types of localized cutaneous amyloidosis.

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Published

2026-06-11

How to Cite

Techapichetvanich, T., & Chanprapaph, K. (2026). Primary Localized Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis with Macular and Lichen Amyloidosis: A Case Report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 27(3), 204–209. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/282956

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