Case ReportInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Publication: 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
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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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ABVIMS and Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi, India
