Primary amyloidosis of the larynx.
Primary laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare benign disease of unknown aetiology. It can present with dysphonia or stridor. A woman presenting with airway compromise, who required a tracheostomy, is reported.
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Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK. adaudia@hotmail.com
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014139:Tracheostomy