
Although bullous amyloid lesions are very rare, the cutaneous lesions of this type can be a crucial manifestation of plasma cell dyscrasia. [Case Report] A 66-year-old man with a six-year history of multiple myeloma (IgG-lambda, lambda-type Bence Jones proteins) was admitted to the hospital because of hemorrhagic bullous lesions of the skin, chronic diarrhea and general malaise. A diagnosis of myeloma-associated amyloidosis with renal failure was made. One month later, he died as a consequence of progressive renal failure and systemic amyloidosis. A postmortem examination revealed myelomatous infiltrations (bone marrow and kidneys) and widespread amyloid deposits (skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and intestine). The histologic examination of a bullous lesion showed amyloid deposits with formation of an intradermal blister.
Male, Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous, bullous amyloidosis, Amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, Fatal Outcome, systemic AL amyloidosis, Humans, Multiple Myeloma, primary amyloidosis, Aged
Male, Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous, bullous amyloidosis, Amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, Fatal Outcome, systemic AL amyloidosis, Humans, Multiple Myeloma, primary amyloidosis, Aged
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