Case ReportInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

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A rare case of amyloidoma of parotid gland

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;6(8):1556-1558.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20203216

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Abstract

Amyloidoma is a solitary, localized tumor like deposit of amyloid. Amyloidosis can be hereditary or acquired, and it may either be systemic or localized. Amyloidoma of the parotid is a very rare condition, and only a few cases have been described in the literature so far. We report a case of 62 years old male presented with right parotid swelling from last 7 months. Till date only 1 case have been reported so far in the literature. This case has been reported due to rarity of its presentation.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ABVIMS and Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi, India

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