Catalog

Nodular amyloidosis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Nodular amyloidosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1377590506

A rare form of cutaneous amyloidosis characterised by single or multiple waxy nodules or infiltrated plaques on the trunk or limbs. It is due to localised deposition of lambda light chains thought to be produced by plasma cells in the skin. A minority of patients have a detectable circulating paraprotein band. There is a small risk of progression to primary systemic amyloidosis.