Computed tomography of macroglossia secondary to amyloidosis.
Computed tomography of the tongue base and floor of the mouth is an effective means for evaluating and characterizing deep lingual masses. We report two cases of macroglossia secondary to amyloidosis. The findings at CT and differential diagnosis are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed