Cacogeusia in amyloidosis associated with plasma cell dyscrasia

Eur J Cancer B Oral Oncol. 1994 Sep;30B(5):362-4. doi: 10.1016/0964-1955(94)90040-x.

Abstract

Cacogeusia, being the patients' main complaint, is reported as a new symptom of amyloidosis, probably caused by a peripheral sensory neuropathy. A case is presented of a patient with weight loss, dysphagia, macroglossia and taste disturbances, due to amyloidosis associated with a plasma cell dyscrasia. The importance of oral manifestations in amyloidosis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloidosis / etiology*
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Humans
  • Macroglossia / etiology
  • Male
  • Paraproteinemias / complications*
  • Taste Disorders / etiology*