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Keratinocyte-derived amyloidosis as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease.

Authors :
Haemel, Anna
Fox, Lindy
McCalmont, Timothy H.
Source :
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. Mar2013, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p291-294. 4p. 6 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on amyloidosis disease, which is caused by the accumulation of abnormal host-derived β-pleated sheets in tissue. It says that amyliodosis manifests in biopsy material with amyloid deposition in blood vessels and affected tissues. It mentions that keratinocyte-derived amyloidosis represents a spectrum which includes lichen amyloidosus and macular amyloidosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03036987
Volume :
40
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
86736908
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.12105