| Neuralgic amyotrophy presenting with bilateral vocal cord paralysis in a child: a case report. | |
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PMID: 10402122 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute stridor and bilateral vocal cord paralysis is not uncommon in the neonate but is unusual in the older child. We report the first case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis secondary to neuralgic amyotrophy, a peripheral polyneuropathy, in a 5-year-old child. An extensive workup revealed a paralyzed right hemidiaphragm, arm weakness and an EMG pattern consistent with neuralgic amyotrophy. Neuralgic amyotrophy is an uncommon disorder in pediatric patients which may involve cranial and peripheral nerves including the phrenic nerves and rarely the recurrent laryngeal nerves. We propose that the diagnosis be considered in children who present with bilateral vocal cord paralysis and other associated neurologic findings. |
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Authors:
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W C To; D N Traquina |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Volume: 48 ISSN: 0165-5876 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. Publication Date: 1999 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-10-21 Completed Date: 1999-10-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003603 Medline TA: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 251-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. wyattto@pol.net |
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Brachial Plexus
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physiopathology Brachial Plexus Neuritis / complications, diagnosis*, physiopathology Bronchoscopy / methods Child, Preschool Electromyography Humans Laryngoscopy / methods Male Phrenic Nerve / physiopathology Radiography, Thoracic Vocal Cord Paralysis / complications, diagnosis*, etiology |
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