Laryngeal Amyloidosis: A Case Report

Abstract

We report a case of Amyloidosis of larynx in a 60-year-old adult who reported to us with hoarseness of voice of 3 years long duration and no other symptoms. Patient was treated successfully with endoscopic curettage of the mass with no inadvertent ill effects.

Amyloidosis of the tongue: a rare case report

“… 7 Involvement of the head and neck is less common, with the tongue being the most commonly affected area, accounting for 15%–20% of cases. 9 Tongue involvement is characterized by slow, irreversible swelling, nodules, papules, plaques, and mucous plaques indicating large attachment. 2 Early symptoms are often not obvious until lisp, dysphagia, or dyspnea occur.…”

A case report on localised laryngeal amyloidosis

“…4 Diagnosis is initiated by clinical suspicion and then confirmed with a histological examination of tissue. 5 If tested with congo red staining, it will display apple green birefringence under polarized light. 6 Following this, a workup of the patient should be done to rule out systemic amyloidosis.…”

“…Other treatment options include corticosteroids, radiotherapy and agents like colchicine and melphalan. 4,5,7 In a study done by Pribitkin et al 16 cases of amyloidosis in the upper aerodigestive tract showed to behave in a benign, localized manner treatable by surgical resection. Regular follow up with laryngoscopy is indicated to check for recurrence.…”