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Minimally Invasive Murine Laryngoscopy for Close-Up Imaging of Laryngeal Motion During Breathing and Swallowing
Published on: December 1, 2023
[Multiple myeloma with laryngeal affectation: an uncommon cause of dysphonia]
Andrés González Fernández1, Maider Berasategui Fuertes2, Ignacio Sanhueza Torres3
1Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello. Hospital Universitario de Navarra. Servicio Navarra de Salud-Osasunbidea. Pamplona. Navarra. España.. andresgonfer@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
Plasma cell proliferation leads to the formation of a single tumour (plasmacytoma) or to systemic disease (myeloma). Plasma cell myeloma involving laryngeal cartilage is unusual and clinical manifestations are similar to those of laryngeal carcinoma. We report the case of a 70-year-old man with disphonia after a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Radiological and immunohistochemical studies showed laryngeal involvement. The patient is currently under treatment with lenalidomide, dexamethasone, and bortezomib.
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