title: Congenital anomalies of the larynx.
abstract: Congenital anomalies of the larynx are infrequent, though potentially life-threatening, defects with which both pediatricians and otolaryngologists should be familiar. We reviewed the basic stages in normal laryngeal embryology and outlined a scheme for the examination of a neonate with a possible laryngeal abnormality. In particular, symptoms, laryngoscopic appearance, and treatment of the more commonly encountered anomalies should be considered.
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis