| Literature DB >> 26708800 |
Robert Stuart McCormick1, Philip Sloan2, David Farr3, Marco Carrozzo4.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Bullae; Oral purpura; Systemic amyloidosis
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26708800 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.11.024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0266-4356 Impact factor: 1.651