| Cricoarytenoid arthritis: a cause of laryngeal obstruction. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3304039 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cricoarytenoid arthritis, principally as a result of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, is a disorder that may present to the emergency physician with a number of symptoms and signs referable to the larynx. The presentation of this disorder as acute laryngeal obstruction and collapse is uncommon. It is important to recognize early cricoarytenoid joint involvement and not mistakenly diagnose mild cases as asthma or psychoneurosis. The use of steroids in mild cases has been beneficial at times, but progressive airway obstruction and fatalities have occurred during their administration. |
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Authors:
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M J Leicht; T M Harrington; D E Davis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of emergency medicine Volume: 16 ISSN: 0196-0644 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Emerg Med Publication Date: 1987 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-09-02 Completed Date: 1987-09-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8002646 Medline TA: Ann Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 885-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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complications*,
diagnosis,
pathology Arytenoid Cartilage* Cricoid Cartilage* Humans Laryngeal Cartilages* Laryngostenosis / etiology* |
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