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Amyloidosis in the ORL field |
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| Authors: | Vázquez de la Iglesia F Sánchez Ferrándis N Rey Martínez J Ruba San Miguel D Rama López J Fernández González S |
| Institution: | 1. University of California, Irvine, CA;2. Tulane University, New Orleans, LA;3. Advanced Urology Institute, Tallahassee, FL;4. University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada;5. Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany |
| Abstract: | ObjectivesTo review the clinical and pathological characteristics of upper aerodigestive tract amyloidosis with particular attention to laryngeal amyloidosis. Amyloidosis of the upper aerodigestive tract is relatively rare. The larynx is the most common site of involvement in head and neck isolated amyloidosis and the supraglottic region represents the major site of involvementMaterial and MethodsRetrospective review of 6 patients diagnosed with upper aerodigestive tract amyloidosis. Hoarseness and airway compromise were the main presenting symptomsResultsLaryngeal CO2 laser microsurgery was perfomed and then we refered the patients to the Medical Deparment seeking for systemic involvement and ENT Clinic follow upConclusionsIn our experience, laryngeal CO2 laser microsurgery is a succesfull way to treat isolated laryngeal amyloidosis with clinical improvement and low recurrence rates |
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