Familial bilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis.
Familial bilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis is a rare entity with few prior descriptions in the literature. Modes of inheritance include X-linked, autosomal recessive, and autosomal dominant. A case of this condition in a father and son is presented. Signs and symptoms at presentation, diagnosis, therapeutic considerations, and modes of inheritance are discussed.
Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 62-158 CHS, 10833 Leconte Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
Thomas T
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Tarin
Julian A
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Martinez
Nina L
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Shapiro
D000328:Adult; D005808:Genes, Recessive / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014140:Tracheotomy; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000151:congenital / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery