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BACKGROUND
Lymphatic malformation of the tongue and floor of the mouth is associated with chronic airway problems, recurrent infection, and functional issues related to speech, oral hygiene, and malocclusion. There are no accepted anatomic guidelines or treatment protocols.
METHODS
This
A 67-year-old man was hospitalized with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. Physical findings at admission were generalized edema and macroglossia. Urinalysis showed massive proteinuria, + +occult blood, and granular and broad casts. Ig A lambda monoclonal gammopathy was noted in the serum. There was
A series of 69 cases of systemic amyloidosis is discussed (12 primaries; 7 due to myeloma; 44 reactive; 5 due to familiar mediterranean fever and 1 portuguese familiar polyneuropathy) in which their clinical aspects, topographical distribution of the deposit and histochemical characteristics are
BACKGROUND
Hypothyroidism is more prevalent in the elderly and its symptoms can be confused with other changes due to aging. Doctors caring for the elderly need to be attentive to this diagnostic possibility. This case report case is notable not only because it presents a rare complication of