Nasal Amyloidosis
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- Deposition of amyloid in nasal submucosa of horses
- Not part of generalised amyloidosis
- May extend to larynx
- Nodular of diffuse
- Stenosis may cause obstruction
- Smooth surface, waxy sheen on cut surface
- Macrophages and lymphocytes, giant cells
- May have overlying ulceration of mucosa
- Large firm nodules in alar folds, rostral nasal septum and floor of nasal cavity
- Micro:
- Deposition of hyaline material in nasal mucosa