[Localized amyloidosis of the cavum]

Presse Med. 2003 Jan 25;32(3):114-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Amyloidosis is characterized by extracellular deposits of proteins.

Observation: A 66 year-old patient presented with a pseudo-tumoral amyloidosis of the cavum. Clinical and biological examinations confirmed the localized aspect of the disease and immunohistochemical exploration identified a type AL amyloidosis.

Comments: The disease may be diffuse involving many organs and leading to various clinical manifestations. It can also be localized and take on a pseudo-tumoral aspect. Localised amyloidosis is a rare lesion of the upper aero-digestive tract, predominating in the larynx. Nasopharyngeal involvement is exceptional.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloidosis* / diagnosis
  • Amyloidosis* / pathology
  • Amyloidosis* / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Oropharynx* / pathology
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / pathology
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / surgery
  • Time Factors