Snoring as a presenting feature of the Shy-Drager syndrome.
A 67-year-old man with a progressive snoring habit is presented. Fluctuant bilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis was later recognized together with autonomic features suggesting a diagnosis of Shy-Drager syndrome. Snoring as a presenting feature of this condition has been infrequently described. This case highlights the importance of careful assessment of snorers.
Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
J A
JA
McGlashan
D G
DG
Golding-Wood
D000368:Aged; D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012791:Shy-Drager Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D012913:Snoring / Q000209:etiology*