J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logoped.  2023 Dec;34(3):109-113. 10.22469/jkslp.2023.34.3.109.

Voice Restoration Through Vertical Partial Laryngectomy in Laryngeal Amyloidosis Patient: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
  • 2Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea

Abstract

Amyloidosis is a idiopathic clinical syndrome caused by deposition of non-soluble protein fibers in the extracellular matrix of organs and tissues. It causes chronic inflammation and destruction of the architecture and functionality of the involved tissue. Amyloidosis occurring in the upper airway tract is rare, accounting for 0.2% to 1.2% of benign tumors of the larynx. In general, the purpose of treatment is reduce the risk of dysphagia and dyspnea. Endoscopic surgery is the mainstream of the treatment because laryngeal preserving is the most important goal of treatment. However, the disadvantage of this treatment is that it can lose voice and may require multiple reoperation. In this article, we report a case in which vertical partial laryngectomy (VPL) in a patient with laryngeal amyloidosis, because the patient want her voice restoration. It was observed that voice restoration and airway patency were maintained for two years without additional surgical treatment after the surgery. Although additional studies are needed, VPL can be a good option for patients who want to preserve their voice.

Keyword

Laryngeal amyloidosis; Amyloidosis; Voice; Laryngectomy
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