Abstract
Rheumatic disease is the dominant cause of amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis, but other chronic inflammatory diseases may have similar consequences. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a relatively common, but little known skin disease characterized by chronic inflammation. Here we present a case of chronic HS leading to biopsy-verified severe renal AA amyloidosis and dialysis dependency.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Clinical Nephrology |
Vol/bind | 86 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 51-4 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0301-0430 |
Status | Udgivet - jul. 2016 |