Laryngeal manifestations of haemochromatosis.
We present a case with sudden onset of throat pain, dysphagia and hoarseness. On endoscopic examination, supraglottic swelling and a brown covering of the mucous membranes were seen. The diagnosis of haemochromatosis was made on laryngeal biopsy. The patient admitted to long-term iron treatment for anaemia. Haemochromatosis can affect many different organs. If the larynx is involved, the airway may be endangered.
Foster
D
D
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Barzilai Medical Centre, 78306 Ashkelon, Israel.
Pitaro
K
K
Ben-Dor
D
D
Englender
M
M
D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D000740:Anemia / Q000150:complications; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D058085:Iron Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D058085:Iron Compounds