Ann Dermatol.  2017 Jun;29(3):349-351. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.3.349.

Multiple Interdigital Nodular Amyloidosis of the Toe: A Unique Presentation of Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis

• Kim HJ
• Lee YB
• Kim JW
• Yu DS

• KMID: 2378539
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.3.349

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Amyloidosis*
Toes*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A~D) Multiple, slightly erythematous, smooth-surfaced nodules in the interdigital spaces of both feet. (E, F) Interdigital spaces of right foot without recurrence of nodules 6 months after treatment with shave excision.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Diffuse deposition of eosinophilic, amorphous material (arrows) through the entire dermis (H&E, ×40). (B, C) Polarized microscopy image showing birefringent amyloid deposits (Congo red stain under polarized light, B: ×40, C: ×200).

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