Treatment of laryngeal lipoid proteinosis using CO2 laser

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Date
2007-02
Authors
Kroukamp, Gary
Lehmann, Karen
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Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Lipoid proteinosis (Urbach-Wiethe disease, hyalinosis cutis et mucosae) is an autosomal-recessive condition with variable penetrance. It is characterised by distinctive skin and mucous membrane lesions, particularly on the eyelids, on the extensor surface of large joints and in the mouth. Laryngeal involvement is typical and causes hoarseness due to lesions on and around the vocal cords and occurs in 75% of patients with the condition. Patients are normally hoarse from infancy, and a chronic and benign course is usual.
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The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Larynx -- Diseases -- Treatment, Laser surgery
Citation
Kroukamp, G. & Lehmann, K. 2007. Treatment of laryngeal lipoid proteinosis using CO2 laser. South African Medical Journal, 97(2):90-91.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7812
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Research Articles (Otorhinolaryngology)