Amyloidosis—a Complication of Pustular Psoriasis

Abstract

Two patients with generalized pustular psoriasis developed amyloidosis with a fatal outcome. It is suggested that generalized pustular psoriasis may predispose to the development of secondary amyloidosis either by prolonged stimulation of the reticuloendothelial system or through abnormal immunoglobulin synthesis. © 1969, British Medical Journal Publishing Group. All rights reserved.