Abstract
Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by accumulation of amyloid protein in different organs of the body. Localized affection of the larynx by amyloid deposits is a rare event. This is a case of localized laryngeal amyloidosis in a 24-year-old female patient presented with hoarseness of voice. The amyloid mass was occupying the anterior part of the subglottic region and reaching up between both the vocal folds. Complete excision was achieved by cold instruments. Localized laryngeal amyloidosis despite being rare should be kept in mind as one of the causes of mass lesions in the larynx.
Highlights
Amyloidosis is a group of disorders that are characterized by extracellular deposition of abnormal proteins in various organs of the body which eventually can lead to their failure [1]
We present a 24-year-old female patient with a complaint of hoarseness of voice that turned to be caused by localized amyloidosis
Amyloidosis represents a variety of conditions, characterized by extracellular deposition of abnormal, insoluble protein fibrils which can lead eventually to failure of organs and systems [5]
Summary
Amyloidosis is a group of disorders that are characterized by extracellular deposition of abnormal proteins in various organs of the body which eventually can lead to their failure [1]. Introduction Amyloidosis is a group of disorders that are characterized by extracellular deposition of abnormal proteins in various organs of the body which eventually can lead to their failure [1]. Amyloidosis is a very rare systemic condition. In cases of localized amyloidosis of the head and neck region, the larynx is considered the commonest site of affection [3].
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