Treatment of rare nodular amyloidosis on the nose: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Cutaneous amyloidosis refers to a rare group of skin disease, which is characterized by the deposition of amyloid material. Nodular localized cutaneous amyloidosis (NLCA) is the rarest type of localized cutaneous amyloidosis. A 54-year-old woman presented to the clinic with two lesions on the nose. We describe the examinations that led to the diagnosis of NLCA and the treatment given to her. Methods: PubMed was used to find literature about the treatment of nodular amyloidosis. After carefully weighing different treatment options and consulting colleagues, the shaving techniques were considered the best treatment option for this patient. Results: The shaving technique gave excellent results for this patient in treating the nodular localized cutaneous amyloidosis. Conclusions: The shaving technique is a good treatment option for patients with nodular localized cutaneous amyloidosis.

Keywords

• Nodular cutaneous amyloidosis
• NLCA
• Treatment
• Autoimmune disease