A Case of Amyloidosis of the Tongue Associated with Long-term Dialysis

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Amyloidois is a disease in which specific amyloid protein becomes deposited in various organs throughout the body, causing dysfunction of these organs. The condition may affect the oral cavity. Amyloidosis that follows dialysis therapy has been attracting attention. We report a case of lingual amyloidosis in a patient who had been undergoing dialysis for an extended period. The major complaint of this patient, a 64-year-old male, was a burning sensation of the tongue. He was instructed on how to cleanse the tongue and correct his tongue habits. Currently (14 months after the initial instruction was given), no return of the symptom of burning tongue sensation has been recognized.
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