Objective: To review the manifestations of amyloidosis relevant to otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery.
Method: A literature review was undertaken following a Medline search of articles pertaining to amyloidosis, otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.
Results: 42 articles were critically reviewed. Manifestations in the head and neck included amyloidosis of the larynx, thyroid, nose and paranasal sinuses, oropharynx and hypopharynx, and the salivary glands.
Head and neck manifestations of amyloidosis
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- Authors: T A Jacques, CEB Giddings, PN Hawkins, MP Stearns
- Keywords: Amyloid, Amyloidosis, Head and Neck, Otolaryngology, ENT, Otorhinolaryngology
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