| Primary macular amyloidosis: an ultrastructural approach to diagnosis. | |
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PMID: 10582265 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Seven cases of primary macular amyloidosis were studied on skin biopsies. The Congo red stain was positive only in three cases, whereas the ultrastructural observation allowed for the detection of amyloid deposits in all biopsies. Fibrillary degeneration of basal keratynocytes was occasionally observed, and regressive changes of keratynocytes and dermal nerve bundles presumably related to the intensity of the scratch trauma were detected in one case. In six biopsies mast cell profiles exhibiting various degrees of degranulation were detected in the dermis. Melanosome aggregates were also observed consistently in dermal macrophages and occasionally in Schwann cells. A variable degree of structural alteration was observed in dermal unmyelinated nerve fibers. Even if the intimate mechanism of amyloid deposition was not explained by the ultrastructural study, this approach is a useful instrument in the differential diagnosis of cutaneous macular hyperpigmented lesions. |
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Authors:
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C Schepis; M Siragusa; M E Gagliardi; V Torre; R Cicciarello; F Albiero; V Cavallari |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ultrastructural pathology Volume: 23 ISSN: 0191-3123 ISO Abbreviation: Ultrastruct Pathol Publication Date: 1999 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-12-15 Completed Date: 1999-12-15 Revised Date: 2009-06-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8002867 Medline TA: Ultrastruct Pathol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 279-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Unit of Dermatology, Oasi Institute (IRCCS), Troina, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Amyloid / metabolism, ultrastructure* Amyloidosis / diagnosis*, metabolism Biopsy Coloring Agents Congo Red Female Humans Middle Aged Skin / metabolism, ultrastructure* Skin Diseases / diagnosis*, metabolism Staining and Labeling |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Amyloid; 0/Coloring Agents; 573-58-0/Congo Red |
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