Sleep disordered breathing and dysphonia in a pediatric patient - Laryngeal amyloidosis as an unusual diagnosis

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jul:122:44-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.03.028. Epub 2019 Mar 26.

Abstract

Primary laryngeal amyloidosis is an uncommon condition, and cases in the pediatric population are even rarer. We present a case of a nine year old female patient who presented with sleep disordered breathing and dysphonia to our outpatient clinic. The patient underwent Microlaryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy for diagnosis which identified a large soft tissue mass in the supraglottis. After Histological diagnosis was made, she had subtotal debridement of the mass and has maintained a good exercise tolerance with no airway compromise.

Keywords: Airway; Amyloidosis; Dysphonia; Laryngeal amyloidosis; Larynx; Pediatric.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Child
  • Dysphonia / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / complications
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Laryngeal Diseases / pathology
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / etiology*