Laryngo-tracheo-bronchial stenosis in a patient with primary pulmonary amyloidosis: a case report and brief review.

Purpose: To report a case of lower respiratory tract obstruction occurring in a patient with primary pulmonary amyloidosis and discuss anesthetic management.

Clinical Features: A 53-yr-old man was referred to our institution for microlaryngoscopy and laser treatment of the larynx. He presented with a five-year history of primary laryngo-tracheo-bronchial amyloidosis and symptoms consistent with narrowing of the conducting airways.