[Oral amyloidosis. Concept, histopathology, clinical manifestations and treatment. Presentation of a clinical case].

Abstract

The definition and current classification of amyloidosis as well as the incidence, etiopathogenesis, pathology, clinical manifestations, specific diagnosis and prognosis and treatment of the disease are reviewed. A case of amyloidosis of the oral cavity without systemic involvement is reported. A 77 year-old woman suffered from multiple tumor masses in the mouth and presented with symptoms of impaired speech and ingestion.