Study about Hoarseness of Voice: An Unusual Case

Abstract

This case report is an attempt to make the clinicians aware that not all cases of tracheo-bronchial mass are malignant. Amyloidosis is a condition wherein there is an over-expression of specific proteins culminating in the extra- cellular deposition of insoluble beta pleated sheets of fibres. These deposits disrupt function of the target organ.

Its aetiology remains unknown. Primary Amyloidosis localized to the trachea and bronchus is a rare entity. It produces tumour like lesion in the tracheo-bronchial tree. We hereby discuss a patient who presented with persistent hoarseness of voice who was referred to a tertiary care centre to rule out malignancy.

The treatment of primary tracheo-bronchial amyloid remains a challenge. There are various modalities that have been reported in literature which includes mechanical debulking, laser therapy, radiation therapy.