Secondary localized cutaneous amyloidosis in melanocytic naevi

Br J Dermatol. 1980 Nov;103(5):553-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1980.tb01670.x.

Abstract

Amyloid deposits were identified within the tumour mass of three melanocytic naevi. Amyloid in this situation is likely to be derived from degenerating naevus cells.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amyloidosis / etiology*
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nevus, Pigmented / complications*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology