Localized laryngotracheobronchial amyloidosis: Case report and review of the literature
Although localized laryngotracheobronchial amyloidosis is rare, the otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon should be familiar with this condition. Its characteristic appearance can suggest its presence in a patient who has the typical initial symptoms. Biopsies during direct laryngoscopy and broncho...
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Published in | Ear, nose, & throat journal Vol. 80; no. 9; pp. 632 - 638 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01.09.2001
Medquest Communications Sage Publications, Inc SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC |
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Online Access | Get full text |
ISSN | 0145-5613 1942-7522 |
DOI | 10.1177/014556130108000908 |
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Summary: | Although localized laryngotracheobronchial amyloidosis is rare, the otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon should be familiar with this condition. Its characteristic appearance can suggest its presence in a patient who has the typical initial symptoms. Biopsies during direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy can play both a diagnostic and therapeutic role. After an appropriate examination to rule out systemic involvement, the patient should be managed with conservative surgery, although the use of a CO2 laser might be more efficacious than conventional surgery. With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, patients should expect a favorable prognosis. In this article, we describe a new case of localized laryngotracheobronchial amyloidosis in a 67-year-old woman, and we review the literature on this subject. |
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ISSN: | 0145-5613 1942-7522 |
DOI: | 10.1177/014556130108000908 |