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Cutaneous amyloidosis associated with autoimmune hepatitis-primary biliary cirrhosis overlap syndrome

  • Emmanuel I. González-Moreno
    ,
  • Carlos R. Cámara-Lemarroy
    ,
  • David O. Borjas-Almaguer
    ,
  • Sylvia A. Martínez-Cabriales
    ,
  • Jonathan Paz-Delgadillo
    ,
  • Rodrigo Gutiérrez-Udave
  • Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez
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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well

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Abstract

Cutaneous amyloidosis is a rare disease characterized by the deposition of amyloid in the dermis. It can be primary or secondary, depending on associated diseases. It has been linked to various autoimmune diseases, including primary biliary cirrhosis. We present the case of a patient with an autoimmune hepatitis-primary biliary cirrhosis overlap syndrome with concomitant cutaneous amyloidosis, a very unusual association, and discuss similar cases and possible pathophysiological implications.

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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 416-419 (4 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Annals of Hepatology (Volume 14, Issue 3)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2015

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2015

ISSN

1665-2681

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 84926180631