Case Report - Amyloid goitre: A rare case report

摘要

Amyloid goitre is a rare disease which occurs in association with both primary and secondary amyloidosis. This condition has to be distinguished from other types of goitre and malignancy. Medical intervention has not been effective for amylodosis. Inspite of extensive involvement, patients are usually euthyroid and diagnosis is established on histopathological evaluation. Medical intervention has not been an effective tretament for amylodosis. Surgical intervention is necessary to relieve the symptoms of neck mass and establish a diagnosis. We report a case of a 44-year-old lady with amyloid goitre.