Localized Amyloidosis of the Head and Neck
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Amyloidosis is a benign, slowly progressive condition characterized by the presence of extracellular fibrillar proteins in a variety of organs and tissues. It can be categorized as systemic or localized. Head and neck involvement can be seen in both systemic and localized amyloidosis. Systemic amyloidosis results in involvement of many organs, and shortens life expectancy, whereas localized amyloidosis is usually benign (Yiotakis et al., 2009). In this extensive review, the presentation, diagnosis and treatment modalities of localized amyloidosis of the head and neck will be discussed.
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