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. 2022 Dec;74(Suppl 3):5000-5002.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-021-02584-y. Epub 2021 May 8.

Primary Localized Amyloidosis of Larynx: A Case Report

Samir V Choudhary  1 , Nandu Kolwadkar  2
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Primary Localized Amyloidosis of Larynx: A Case Report

Samir V Choudhary et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Primary localized laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare presentation of amyloid deposition. A case of 22 years old male presented with progressive hoarseness of voice and supraglottic mass on laryngoscopy reported here. Complete excision of mass was done using Coblator wand. Histopathological examination and Congo red stain demonstrated AL amyloidosis of Larynx.

Keywords: Amyloidosis; Hoarseness of voice; Larynx; Recurrence.

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Conflict of interestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interests.

Figures

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Endoscopic view of lesion involving left supraglottis
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Apple green birefringence with Congo red staining
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