Imaging diagnosis of primary laryngeal amyloidosis
10.3969/j.issn.1002-1671.2015.04.009
- VernacularTitle:原发性喉淀粉样变性的影像诊断
- Author:
Youxia YAN
;
Yongxing DONG
;
Junhu BAI
;
Yonghai ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
the laryngx;
amyloidosis;
computed tomography;
pathology
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2015;(4):556-557,562
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate imaging findings of primary laryngeal amyloidosis in order to improve the diagnosis of this disease.Methods Findings of plain CT and contrast enhanced CT scanning of three cases of laryngeal amyloidosis confirmed by biop-sy were investigated.Results Of the three cases,one case was located,two cases was diffused.The pharyngeal stenosis,bronchus in-vasion and calcification were showed in one case respectively.All the three cases showed mild homogenous enhancement similaryly. Of the three patients,one case was hospitalized by hoarseness and a serious sense of obstruction,and two cases by feeling pharyngeal pain.Conclusion This disease is rare ,and difficult differentiated from laryngeal carcinoma,but a correct diagnosis can be obtained by combining the CT findings with clinical manifestation.
