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Localised Nasopharyngeal Amyloidosis: The Importance of Postoperative Follow-up
source: BMJ Case Reports
year: 2018
authors: Chowsilpa S, Chaiyasate S, Wannasai K, Daroontum T
summary/abstract:The CT scan showed a lobulated heterogeneous mass at the left side of the nasopharynx involving the left Eustachian tube opening. Pathology report was amyloidosis, thus, surgery was done. After a year, there were new foci of amyloidosis at the right side of the nasopharynx, and a repeat surgery was performed. Two years later, the systemic amyloidosis with underlying IgG4-related disease was suspected due to multiple organ involvement. Surgery is the treatment for localised amyloidosis with compressive symptoms. Close follow-up is important after surgical excision due to its recurrence and progression to systemic amyloidosis.
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222067
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