title: Bilateral vocal cord paralysis associated with diabetes mellitus: case reports.
abstract: The manifestations of diabetic neuropathy are diverse. However, cases affecting the lower cranial nerves are rarely seen. We report three cases of previously unreported, bilateral, vocal-cord palsy associated with diabetes mellitus: a presumed relationship.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Ontario.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Sommer
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Freeman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D007820:Laryngeal Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D061224:Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D007823:Laryngeal Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000294:innervation