title: Laryngeal manifestations of haemochromatosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Barzilai Medical Centre, 78306 Ashkelon, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pitaro
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ben-Dor
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Englender
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D058085:Iron Compounds