Abstract

Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by predominantly extracellular deposits of non-soluble fibrillar proteins, known as amyloid, in organs and tissues. Amyloid deposition can cause tissue damage, organ failure and death. It can present in localized and systemic forms with nodular or diffuse submucosal presentation. Localized amyloidosis in head and neck is rare with most of the cases presenting with laryngeal amyloidosis. Pharyngeal amyloidosis is very rare. Here we present a case of 59 year old female with pharyngeal amyloidosis who presented with complains of dysphagia and lateral pharyngeal wall swelling, with a review of literature. The patient underwent complete surgical excision of the pharyngeal mass. Although a rare disease, amyloidosis should be considered as differential diagnosis for smooth pharyngeal mass.