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Sleep apnea in amyloidosis.

J E Carbone, D Barker, J L Stauffer

    Chest
    |March 1, 1985
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    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) caused by macroglossia in amyloidosis can be treated with tracheostomy. This procedure resolved OSA symptoms but led to central sleep apnea.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sleep Medicine
    • Pulmonology
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to pharyngeal airway narrowing from various pathologies.
    • Macroglossia, an enlarged tongue, can contribute to airway obstruction.

    Observation:

    • A case study documented obstructive and mixed sleep apnea in a patient with macroglossia.
    • The macroglossia was associated with amyloidosis, a systemic disease.

    Findings:

    • Tracheostomy effectively relieved OSA symptoms, including hypersomnolence and confusion.
    • Central sleep apnea emerged as a significant complication post-tracheostomy.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the complex relationship between macroglossia, amyloidosis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Tracheostomy may be a viable treatment for OSA in select cases, but requires monitoring for central sleep apnea development.