A Case of Mikulicz's Syndrome due to Primary Localized Amyloidosis

Abstract

A case of primary localized amyloidosis causing Mikulicz's syndrome is reported. A 74-year-old female consulted us with compaint of long course of painless swelling of lacrimal glands, parotid glands, submandibular glands and sublingual glands. The initial diagnosis was Mikulicz's syndrome. Prominent progression of the submandibular swelling caused pain during follow-up at our outpatient clinic, therefore, both submandibular glands was removed. A diagnosis of amyloidosis was made.