Laryngotracheal stenosis in spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.
Laryngotracheal stenosis has not been reported previously as a manifestation of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Two recent cases are reported detailing the upper airway pathology encountered. The clinical features of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia are reviewed in an attempt to develop a treatment protocol for such patients with laryngotracheal stenosis. The ultrastructural abnormalities found in these patients' cartilages are emphasized. Caution is advised before attempting laryngotracheoplasty.
D002648:Child; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007817:Laryngeal Cartilages / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery