Amyloidosis: A story of how inframammary erosions eclipsed inconspicuous periorbital ecchymoses
Systemic amyloidosis is a rare disease that can be rapidly progressive due to widespread organ involvement. There are well-described renal, cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and dermatologic findings. Here, we outline one patient's experience with the condition from presentation to making the d...
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