laryngeal amyloidosis
Introduction
Introduction to throat amyloidosis Laryngeal amyloidosis, also known as laryngeal amyloid tumor. Amyloid accumulation in the lesions caused by the throat, non-true tumors. It may be associated with chronic inflammation of the larynx, local blood and lymph circulation disorders, protein metabolism disorders, and tissue degeneration, and is also thought to be associated with systemic immunodeficiency. Laryngeal amyloid tumors are often located in the vocal cords, throat, or subglottic areas, causing hoarseness or difficulty breathing. No specific treatment for laryngeal amyloid tumors. Some people advocate the use of adrenocortical hormone or adrenocorticotropic hormone for systemic or local injection, which can make some patients get relief. The main symptoms are hoarseness, dryness and irritating cough. A wide range of lesions can cause difficulty breathing. Small tumors can be removed under laryngoscopy and treated with glucocorticoids or lasers. The base is wide, and the laryngeal splitting is performed. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.0002% - 0.0005% Susceptible people: no specific population Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: septic shock
Cause
Laryngeal amyloidosis
May be due to chronic inflammation, blood and lymph circulation disorders, local globulin accumulation caused by amyloidosis; some people think that it is related to systemic immunodeficiency, but also due to metabolic disorders and tissue degeneration.
Prevention
Laryngeal amyloidosis prevention
Pay attention to diet, alcohol is forbidden, and spicy spicy food is fasted.
Complication
Laryngeal amyloid complication Complications septic shock
There may be secondary infections.
Symptom
Symptoms of laryngeal amyloidosis Common symptoms Throat itching, cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, dry throat, throat
The main symptoms are hoarseness, dryness and irritating cough. A wide range of lesions can cause difficulty breathing.
Under the laryngoscope, there are dark red masses in the vocal cords, larynx, ventricular zone or subglottic area. It can also be diffuse subepithelial infiltration, and the glottis becomes narrower.
Examine
Laryngeal amyloidosis
Laryngoscopy revealed a dark red mass in the vocal cord, throat or subglottic area, diffuse epithelial infiltration, and narrow glottis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of laryngeal amyloidosis
diagnosis
Diagnosis can be based on medical history, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests.
Differential diagnosis
It is distinguished from throat foreign body and throat.
