CME

Continuing Medical Education

Primary Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Schwendiman MN, Beachkofsky TM, Wisco OJ, Owens NM, Hodson DS

Cutis. 2009;84:87-92.

Primary cutaneous nodular amyloidosis (PCNA) is a rare form of primary cutaneous amyloidosis. It presents as waxy yellow-red nodules that are located preferentially on the lower extremities, face, scalp, and genitals. Recognition of this condition is of particular importance, as primary systemic amyloidosis can have a similar cutaneous presentation. We report a case of PCNA in a 52-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren syndrome (SS). We discuss the need to evaluate for systemic disease and provide a concise review of the literature focusing on clinical presentation, disease associations, and management.

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