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Oral involvement in a case of AA amyloidosis
Author(s) -
Koloktronis A,
Chatzigiannis I,
Paloukidou N
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
oral diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.953
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1601-0825
pISSN - 1354-523X
DOI - 10.1034/j.1601-0825.2003.03940.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tongue , amyloidosis , ankylosing spondylitis , oral cavity , swallowing , dermatology , biopsy , tongue disease , cheek , dorsum , aa amyloidosis , glossitis , pathology , dentistry , surgery , anatomy , disease , familial mediterranean fever
A case of oral involvement of amyloid associated (AA) amyloidosis (secondary systemic amyloidosis) in a patient who is suffering from psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, is described. The patient was complaining of pain in the oral cavity (burning mouth), especially on the tongue, and difficulty in chewing and swallowing foods. Oral examination revealed a few papules on the dorsum of the tongue associated with xerostomia. In addition, two slightly painful, small ulcers, localized on the vestibule of the mouth were observed. Biopsy of the tongue demonstrated amyloid deposits.