Amyloidosis of Waldeyer's ring and larynx.
Amyloidosis of the upper aerodigestive tract is relatively rare. A case of localized amyloidosis involving all components of Waldeyer's ring with added laryngeal involvement is described. This has not been previously reported. A literature review of this conditions is presented.
Green
K M
KM
Department of Otolaryngology, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, UK.
Morris
D P
DP
Pitt
M
M
Small
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D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000473:pathology*; D012008:Recurrence