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Can localized macular amyloidosis progress to systemic amyloidosis? im really worried about this?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Wonder if you have terms mixed up. Amyloidosis is usually generalized.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/26/2021

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Macular amyloidosis is a benign condition of the skin and does not progress into systemic amyloidosis.

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