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ArticleCureus2026

Primary Localized Supraglottic Amyloidosis Presenting With Hoarseness: A Case Report.

Duaa Alshammari, Khaled Al Abdulhadi, Essa Tawfeeq, Ahmad Hamad, Hussain Jarkhi

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Duaa AlshammariOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Health, Kuwait, Jahra, KWT.
Khaled Al AbdulhadiOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Zain Hospital, Shwaikh, KWT.
Essa TawfeeqOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Zain Hospital, Shwaikh, KWT.
Ahmad HamadOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Zain Hospital, Shwaikh, KWT.
Hussain JarkhiHistopathology, Sabah Hospital, Shwaikh, KWT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Localized laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare condition, representing a small fraction of benign laryngeal lesions. Its clinical importance resides in its ability to mimic both benign and malignant tumors of the larynx, which often leads to a delayed diagnosis. The condition typically presents with hoarseness, although symptoms may range from mild vocal disturbances to significant airway compromise. Diagnosis requires histopathological confirmation with Congo red staining, as imaging and endoscopic findings alone are non-specific. Management is primarily surgical; functional preservation with endoscopic CO₂ laser excision is the preferred technique. Long-term monitoring and follow-up are required due to the frequent recurrence of the condition. We report a case of isolated laryngeal amyloidosis in a 34-year-old male patient presenting with persistent hoarseness, highlighting diagnostic challenges, therapeutic considerations, and the need for vigilant surveillance.

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congo red staininghoarsenesslaryngeal amyloidosislocalized amyloidosissupraglottic mass

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PMID41640921
PMCPMC12867543

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