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Primary amyloidosis of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. D. C. Bennett  and
C. R. Chowdhury
J. D. C. Bennett*
Affiliation:
Lecturer in Otolaryngology, University Department of Otolarynology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL.
C. R. Chowdhury
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH.
*
Mr J. D. C. Bennett, University Department Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL.
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Abstract

The history, examination and operative findings of primary amyloidosis of the larynx are very suggestive of carcinoma, indicating the need for careful histological examination. Staining with Congo red shows a characteristic birefringence. Systemic amyloidosis may be present

Keywords

Laryngeal diseasesAmyloid
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 4 , April 1994 , pp. 339 - 340
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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