Isolated Laryngo-tracheal Amyloidosis Presenting as a Refractory Asthma and Longstanding Hoarseness
JOURNAL OF ASTHMA, vol.46, no.3, pp.314-317, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 46 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1080/02770900802660956
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ASTHMA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.314-317
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Respiratory tract amyloidosis is characterized by deposition of amyloid fibril protein at any site along the respiratory tract ranging from the larynx to the pulmonary parenchyma. Usually, it is not associated with primary systemic amyloidosis. We report a case with isolated laryngotracheal amyloidosis, which is relatively a rare condition, together with a history of refractory asthma accompanied with longstanding hoarseness.