Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Laryngeal amyloidosis.

M Mitrani, H F Biller

    The Laryngoscope
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Localized laryngeal amyloidosis, a rare benign larynx tumor, requires surgical resection. This study reviewed six cases, including the youngest reported patient, highlighting the need for extensive surgery due to significant laryngeal involvement.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Mercurochrome allergy; Almost fatal constitutional reaction following contact with mucosa.

    Revista medica cubana·2010
    Same author

    Diagnostic accuracy of fine-needle aspiration and frozen section in nodular thyroid disease.

    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·2001
    Same author

    Pathergy reaction in Behçet's disease: lack of correlation with mucocutaneous manifestations and systemic disease expression.

    Clinical and experimental rheumatology·2000
    Same author

    Posterior scalping flap revisited.

    Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2000
    Same author

    Videolaryngostroboscopy following vertical partial laryngectomy.

    The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology·1999
    Same author

    Slow tonic muscle fibers in the thyroarytenoid muscles of human vocal folds; a possible specialization for speech.

    The Anatomical record·1999
    Same journal

    Practice Patterns for the Management of Pediatric oSDB: What Is the Current National Landscape?

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Vocal Fold Opening Position Impacts Bowing Measures in Age-Related Vocal Atrophy.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Association Between the Modified Frailty Index and Short-Term Total Thyroidectomy Complications.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Discrimination of Pairs of Chemosensory Stimuli in Relation to Respiration.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    What Safety Precautions Are Recommended When Lasering in the Airway?

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Success of Anterior Ethmoidal Artery Flaps for Nasal Septal Perforation Repair: A Systematic Review.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Localized laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare, benign tumor affecting the larynx.
    • Amyloid deposition in the larynx can lead to significant airway compromise.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate and report on the treatment of six cases of localized laryngeal amyloidosis.
    • To highlight the youngest reported case and the surgical management challenges.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of six laryngeal amyloidosis cases treated between 1967 and 1984.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Six cases of laryngeal amyloidosis were identified and treated.
    • One patient was an 8-year-old female, the youngest reported case.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • All cases required surgical resection, often extensive due to laryngeal involvement.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical resection is the primary therapeutic approach for localized laryngeal amyloidosis.
    • Significant laryngeal involvement necessitates extensive surgical intervention.
    • Early diagnosis and management are crucial for optimal outcomes in laryngeal amyloidosis.