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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Nov 2015
Review Case ReportsParadoxical vocal cord movement during sleep - A unique case with review of literature.
- Pirabu Sakthivel, Shikha Ranipatel, Ishwar Singh, and Achal Gulati.
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, India. Electronic address: pirabusakthivel@gmail.com.
- Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Nov 1; 79 (11): 1946-8.
AbstractParadoxical vocal cord movement (PVCM) refers to paradoxical adduction of the true vocal cords during inspiration resulting in variable upper airway obstruction. The condition often presents with shortness of breath, wheeze or stridor, mimicking bronchial asthma. Both organic and non-organic causes have been described. PVCM occurring only during sleep has rarely been reported in patients with CNS disease. We present a case of PVCM occurring only during sleep in a 14-year-old boy without any CNS disease, who was initially misdiagnosed as bronchial asthma. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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