Vocal cord palsy: An uncommon presenting feature of myasthenia gravis

Vocal cord palsy: An uncommon presenting feature of myasthenia gravis

Vocal cord palsy can have myriad causes. Unilateral vocal cord palsy is common and frequently asymptomatic. Trauma, head, neck and mediastinal tumors as well as cerebrovascular accidents have been implicated in causing unilateral vocal cord palsy. Viral neuronitis accounts for most idiopathic cases....

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Main Authors: Sethi Prahlad, Batra Anuradha, Sethi Nitin, Torgovnick Josh, Arsura Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Subjects:
Myasthenia gravis
respiratory distress
stridor
vocal cord palsy
vocal cord paralysis
Online Access:http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2011;volume=14;issue=1;spage=42;epage=43;aulast=Sethi

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