Lipoid Proteinosis of the Pharynx and Larynx: A Case Report

Ear Nose Throat J. 2022 Aug 24:1455613221119071. doi: 10.1177/01455613221119071. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Lipoid proteinosis (LP) is a rare inherited multisystem disease. Classical clinical features include beaded eyelid papules, laryngeal infiltration, and neurological symptoms. Here, we report the diagnosis and treatment of a female patient with LP in order to improve physician awareness and understanding of this disease.

Keywords: larynx; lipoid proteinosis; pharynx; urbach-wiethe disease.