The curious case of the orange coloured tonsils.

Abstract

Tangier disease is an extremely rare and severe form of high density lipoprotein deficiency. Even though there is no specific therapy for patients with Tangier disease, it is important to recognize the clinical presentation as patients are at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and subsequent CVD. The case discussed in this report, illustrates the importance of recognizing that orange discoloured tonsils are an indication that the patient could be suffering from Tangier's disease.

• Authors: M J L Ravesloot, H Bril, M J Braamskamp, A Wiegman, R P Wong Chung
• Journal: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology (Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol) Vol. 78 Issue 12 Pg. 2305-7 (Dec 2014) ISSN: 1872-8464 [Electronic] Ireland
• PMID: 25441921 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Humans
• Male
• Palatine Tonsil (pathology)
• Tangier Disease (diagnosis)