학술논문

Combined Bilateral Submandibular and Sublingual Swelling, Macroglossus, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Light Chain Amyloidosis.
Document Type
Article
Source
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Feb1998, Vol. 77 Issue 2, p95-99. 5p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Chart.
Subject
*PROTEIN metabolism disorders
*AMYLOIDOSIS treatment
*CARPAL tunnel syndrome
*DIAGNOSIS
Language
ISSN
0145-5613
Abstract
Reports on three distinct cases of multiple myeloma with AL amyloidosis manifesting as marked bilateral tumor-like swelling of the sublingual and submandibular regions, and swelling of the tongue with severe candidiasis. How the bilateral submandibular swelling in elderly individuals can be interpreted; Case of a patient with IgG kappa myelomatosis; Complications of a multiple myeloma; Treatment done on a case of bilateral carpal tunnel.