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[Amyloidosis of the larynx]
Z Szmeja1, M Wierzbicka, A Kruk-Zagajewska
1Katedra i Klinika Chorób Uszu, Nosa, Gardła i Krtani AM, Poznaniu.
Abstract:
The paper presents three cases of localised amyloidosis of the larynx. The study was focused on case histories, findings of larynx examination and method of treatment was discussed. Amyloidosis is a disease characterised by gathering of amyloid deposits in extracellular space. The amyloid fibres consist of different kinds of proteins which have the ability of forming laminae. This disease may be secondary to numerous general processes in which amyloid proteins forms. Etiopathogenesis of this disease has not been explained yet. In the following paper the latest theories and classification of amyloidosis are presented.
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