Familial Cutaneous Amyloidosis
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Familial cutaneous amyloidosis is a rare inherited skin disorder characterized by localized amyloid deposits in the skin without systemic involvement. It is considered a form of primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis with a genetic predisposition. The term 'familial cutaneous amyloidosis' is a legacy label; the modern preferred terminology includes familial primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis or familial lichen amyloidosis. This condition primarily affects the skin and is distinct from systemic amyloidosis.
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