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Laryngeal Amyloidosis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Laryngeal amyloidosis is an uncommon condition in which an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in the tissues of the larynx, the voice box. The deposits make the affected tissue thicker and stiffer, which is why the condition usually affects the voice and, when the buildup is larger, breathing. It is found most often in …
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Amyloid: Definition

Amyloid is an abnormal protein that folds into the wrong shape and accumulates in body tissues as dense, insoluble deposits. In healthy cells, proteins fold correctly and perform their normal functions. In some diseases, certain proteins misfold and clump together into a distinctive structure — one that the body cannot easily break down or clear …
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