Abstract:Introduction/Objective
Amyloidosis is characterized by extracellular accumulation of insoluble amyloid fibril. Amyloid deposition in the head and neck area is rare.
Methods/Case Report
In this study, we reviewed 34 specimens from 26 patients including: 18 specimens from the larynx and/or pharynx (13 patients) and 16 specimens from the oral cavity (13 patients). The clinical presentation, related laboratory results, and pathol… Show more
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