Nail changes represent a rare sign of systemic amyloidosis. However, recognition of this phenomenon is of key importance for clinicians as it may lead to perform appropriate …

Systemic amyloidosis is an uncommon disorder in which misfolded proteins become resistant to normal processes of removal by the body. Their accumulation in bodily organs leads to …

Although a single nail fissure is most likely due to a minor trauma, systemic connotations have been found with systemic amyloidosis, nail-patella syndrome, collagen vascular diseases, graft …

The nail biopsy showed amyloid deposits in the superficial dermis of the nail matrix. Physical, pathological and laboratory examinations confirmed the diagnosis of primary systemic …

We report two cases of amyloidoma in the nail unit and provide insights into this recently described entity. Both cases presented as an asymptomatic, slowly growing nodule …

Primary cutaneous amyloidosis (PCA) encompasses a group of skin conditions characterised by deposition of amyloid protein, without internal organ involvement. It is subclassified into lichen …

This case report describes resolution of nail changes of systemic amyloidosis after bone-marrow transplantation in a patient with multiple myeloma.

Jan 26, 2025 · Onychorrhexis is a condition that affects your nails, causing them to develop ridges and splitting. These ridges often look like thin grooves running vertically along the length of …

Feb 28, 2023 · Cutaneous amyloidosis may also occur as a manifestation of systemic amyloidosis, most often in immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis. The clinical …

Aug 21, 2021 · Nail examination must be an essential part of physical examination in our daily clinical practice, as nail changes may be the revealing sign of systemic diseases in the …