Amyloidoma of the Palate

Authors

Philip Bacigalupo D.D.S., Private Practice, Bloomfield, NJFollow
Nora Odingo B.D.S., D.M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook, NYFollow

Keywords

Amyloidosis of the palate, multiple myeloma, Congo red staining

Abstract

There have been 17 reported cases of isolated amyloid deposition (amyloidoma) of the hard palate (Table 1). We present an 18th case, with a review of the literature on amyloidosis. Systemic conditions, such as multiple myeloma, must be ruled out when amyloid deposition is present. However, localized amyloidoma of the palate is rare, and there are few cases reported in the literature.

Recommended Citation

Bacigalupo, Philip D.D.S. and Odingo, Nora B.D.S., D.M.D., M.P.H. (2026) "Amyloidoma of the Palate," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 92: No. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol92/iss1/5