Plasma cell granuloma of the larynx as a cause of sudden asphyxial death.
A unique case of plasma cell granuloma of the larynx associated with sudden death in a young HIV-positive woman is described. The plasma cell infiltration fulfilled the criteria for plasma cell granuloma, showing characteristic histologic and immunohistochemical features (polyclonality). A review of the most recent literature is provided.
D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology*; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006104:Granuloma, Plasma Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D010950:Plasma Cells / Q000473:pathology