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Amyloidosis Presenting as a Mass Abutting the Tympanic Membrane.

Authors :
Chow, Kevin
Kaul, Vivian F.
Iacob, Codrin E.
Cosetti, Maura K.
Source :
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal; Jun2021, Vol. 100 Issue 5, p337-339, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article presents te case of an 80-year-old woman who was rushed to a tertiary care center due to a 2-year history of unilateral aural fullness and hearing loss to discuss the condition called amyloidosis presenting as mass abutting the tympanic membrane. Her medical history include end-stage renal disease (ESRD) secondary to polycystic kidney disease. Her amyloid was present in her external auditory canal (EAC).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01455613
Volume :
100
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151079727
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319868453