Oral purpura as the first manifestation of primary systemic amyloidosis

Abstract Oral blood blisters and purpura are rare features of primary systemic amyloidosis (amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis). We report a case in which these unusual presentations led to a diagnosis of amyloidosis, which enabled effective treatment before organ failure.

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2016-07, Vol.54 (6), p.697-699
Main Authors: McCormick, Robert Stuart, Sloan, Philip, Farr, David, Carrozzo, Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bullae
Dentistry
Humans
Immunoglobulin Light-chain Amyloidosis - complications
Immunoglobulin Light-chain Amyloidosis - diagnosis
Oral purpura
Purpura - etiology
Surgery
Systemic amyloidosis
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Summary:Abstract Oral blood blisters and purpura are rare features of primary systemic amyloidosis (amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis). We report a case in which these unusual presentations led to a diagnosis of amyloidosis, which enabled effective treatment before organ failure.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.11.024