Amyloid Purpura – One Of Many Systemic Manifestations Of Light Chain Amyloidosis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8014965Keywords:
multiple myeloma, light chain amyloidosis, amyloid purpuraAbstract
This case highlights the rare presentation of secondary amyloidosis, that can burden the prognosis of multiple myeloma, but simultaneously pave the way to a faster diagnosis, owed to the specific clinical presentation.
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