Beta-2-microglobulin-associated nodular amyloidosis of the tongue

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1998 Jun;27(3):226-8. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(98)80018-0.

Abstract

The tongue is an uncommon site for the deposition of beta-2-microglobulin amyloid. A case is presented of nodular amyloidosis of the tongue in a patient having prolonged hemodialysis. The lesions were small, firm, yellowish nodules on the lateral aspect of the tongue and were shown to be deposits of beta-2-microglobulin amyloid. The pathogenesis and differential diagnosis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / blood
  • Amyloidosis / etiology*
  • Amyloidosis / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Tongue Diseases / etiology*
  • Tongue Diseases / metabolism
  • beta 2-Microglobulin / analysis
  • beta 2-Microglobulin / metabolism*

Substances

  • beta 2-Microglobulin