Localized laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare disease, corresponding to less than 1% of benign tumors in larynx. However, localized amyloidosis occurs mostly in larynx, being of great importance its diagnose by Otorhinolaryngologists. It is related to monoclonal production of light chain immunoglobulins, mainly l and k. This study has the purpose of relating a case of laryngeal amyloidosis assisted in Laryngology and Voice Clinics at Clinics Hospital FMRP - USP, and discussing literature as well.
amyloidosis; larynx
