A patient with primary systemic amyloidosis is described in whom skin and mucosal hemorrhages constituted the sole clinical manifestation for a period of 3 yr. The cause of the hemorrhagic disorder was widespread vascular deposition of amyloid. Characteristic features of amyloid purpura are emphasized.

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© 1971 by American Society of Hematology, Inc.
1971
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