AA amyloidosis in psoriatic arthritis.

BACKGROUND

Amyloidosis is an extremely rare complication of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and is associated with a poor prognosis. We report a case of amyloidosis secondary to severe PsA in a young patient and the course of his disease over a 13-year period of aggressive immunosuppression.

METHODS

Diagnosis of renal amyloidosis was made on biopsy: multi-agent immunosuppressive therapy was continued with stabilisation of renal function.

RESULTS

Marked deterioration in renal function subsequently occurred following a reduction in cyclosporin A (CyA) dose and repeat biopsy confirmed worsening amyloidosis.

CONCLUSION

This case report emphasises the need for aggressive control of the inflammatory response in secondary amyloidosis.