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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Common findings in amyloidosis include [[petechiae]], [[ecchymosis]], [[parotid gland enlargement]], increased [[intraocular pressure]], [[enlarged tongue]], [[hepatomegaly]], [[carpal tunnel syndrome]], and [[Raynaud's phenomenon]].
Common findings in amyloidosis include [[petechiae]], [[ecchymosis]], [[parotid gland enlargement]], increased [[intraocular pressure]], [[enlarged tongue]], [[hepatomegaly]], [[carpal tunnel syndrome]], and [[Raynaud's phenomenon]].
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* [[Parotid gland]] enlargement
* [[Parotid gland]] enlargement
* Submandibular gland enlargement
* Submandibular gland enlargement
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===Eyes===
===Eyes===
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* [[Numbness]] of the fingers and toes
* [[Numbness]] of the fingers and toes
* [[Raynaud phenomenon]]
* [[Raynaud phenomenon]]


== References ==
== References ==

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Overview

Common findings in amyloidosis include petechiae, ecchymosis, parotid gland enlargement, increased intraocular pressure, enlarged tongue, hepatomegaly, carpal tunnel syndrome, and Raynaud's phenomenon.

Physical Examination

Vitals

Skin

  • The most common skin findings are
    • Petechiae (small red blood spots).
    • Ecchymoses (small, flat blood spots that are round or irregular shape and bluish/purplish in colour)
    • Waxy papular nodules can be seen around the eye lids, neck and also in the groin.
    • Brittle nails.
    • Edema due to heart failure
    • Patches of hair loss can be seen.

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  • Raised intraocular pressure may be present.

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