Amyloidosis with oral involvement. Case report |
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| Authors: | F. C. Loh AM,BDS,MDS,MSc,N. Ravindranathan MB BS,FDS,FRCS,Ed,&dagger J. F. Yeo AM,BDS,MSc,MDS |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Oral Surgery, National University of Singapore. |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
A patient with chronic renal failure was investigated after complaining of oral discomfort which was found to be due to macroglossia and generalized involvement of the oral soft tissues by amyloidosis. A search for multiple myeloma proved to be positive. She also had a previous history of Carpal-tunnel syndrome. Despite an initial good response to treatment with phenylalanine nitrogen mustard (melphalan hydrochloride), she finally succumbed to end-stage renal failure. |
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| Keywords: | Amyloidosis case report medical conditions oral involvement |
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