Cutaneous lichen amyloidosis
| Cutaneous lichen amyloidosis | |
|---|---|
| Term | Cutaneous lichen amyloidosis |
| Short definition | cutaneous lichen amyloidosis - (pronounced) (kyoo-TAY-nee-us LY-ken A-muh-loy-DOH-sis) chronic condition characterized by itchy, red-brown, scaly, raised bumps on the skin. Over time, the bumps can form thick, hard patches on the skin. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
cutaneous lichen amyloidosis - (pronounced) (kyoo-TAY-nee-us LY-ken A-muh-loy-DOH-sis) chronic condition characterized by itchy, red-brown, scaly, raised bumps on the skin. Over time, the bumps can form thick, hard patches on the skin. They usually appear on the shins, but can also appear on the thighs, feet, neck, back, and forearms. These bumps are the result of a buildup of abnormal proteins in the skin. The cause of cutaneous lichen amyloidosis is usually unknown. Sometimes it's found in people with a rare genetic condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A) and in people with mutations (changes) in certain genes. Cutaneous lichen amyloidosis occurs most commonly in middle adulthood and is more common in males and in people with darker skin
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