title: [Macroglossia in plasmacytoma. A case report].
abstract: A case of macroglossia is presented the underlying cause of which was a generalized amyloidosis due to a plasmacytoma. Differential diagnosis of macroglossia comprises acromegaly, myxoedema, tumours, allergic reactions, inflammatory diseases, congenital muscular hypertrophy, glycogen storage defects and amyloidosis.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000378:metabolism; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000473:pathology*; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000473:pathology*; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000473:pathology; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D007070:Immunoglobulin A
vernacular_title: Makroglossie bei Plasmozytom. Ein Fallbericht.