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A case of amyloidosis of epiglottis is reported. The case is of interest because amyloidosis of the larynx is a rare condition. Moreover, the involvement of epiglottis in the localized form is extremely rare.
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Kukreja, H.K., Jain, H.K. Amyloidosis of the epiglottis. Ind. J. Otol. 26, 27–29 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047773
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