title: Plasma cell dyscrasias and amyloidosis.
abstract: The plasma cell dyscrasias and amyloidosis are distinct clinical entities that may co-exist. Both disease processes may present with manifestations in the head and neck, making familiarity with these conditions by otolaryngologists essential. Prompt diagnosis and evaluation for systemic disease are crucial in proper treatment planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine, 530 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA. Richard.Lebowitz@med.nyu.edu
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lebowitz
authors.forename: Luc
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008334:Mandible; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009333:Neck; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D010265:Paraproteinemias / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D012886:Skull