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Pediatric localized amyloidosis in mesopharynx
- Source :
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International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology . Nov2002, Vol. 66 Issue 2, p181. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Primary localized amyloidosis of the mesopharynx is rare. We present the case of a 12-year-old girl; as far as we are aware, our case is the third pediatric case in the English literature. Her chief complaint was a pharyngeal mass identified by the health examination at primary school. Physical examination revealed a mass in the faucial tonsil. Histologically, the lesion was composed of deposition of amyloid and chronic inflammatory cell infiltration. Immunohistochemical studies showed that the lesion was positive for amyloid P component (AP) and negative for amyloid L (AL). No treatments were applied, because she had no symptoms. During the observation period of 24 months, the mesopharyngeal mass showed no remarkable change. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *AMYLOIDOSIS
*PEDIATRIC diagnosis
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01655876
- Volume :
- 66
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7907033
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0165-5876(02)00215-X