Laryngeal amyloidosis – case report.

Ano: 2023 | Volume: 3 | Número: 2

Autores: A.L.C.Caravante, Y. A. Gonçalves, R. C. M. Fernandes, A. C. Cedin, G. Guglielmino

Palavras-chave: laryngeal amyloidosis; case report; supraglottic

Resumo Inglês:

Laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare disease characterized by the accumulation of amyloid protein in the larynx, mainly occurring in the supraglottic region. We present a case of a 65-year-old woman, in regular followup with an otorhinolaryngologist due to cough and throat discomfort. The diagnosis of laryngeal amyloidosis was made after 7 years of follow-up through biopsy of a supraglottic lesion. The treatment instituted was surgical resection of the lesion and after 11 months of postoperative a new surgical approach was performed due to disease recurrence. So far, there is no gold standard for the treatment of isolated laryngeal amyloidosis, and surgical resection is the method adopted by several specialists to improve the patient's quality of life