Hereditary motor and sensor neuropathy: a cause of acute stridor.
We present an acute stridor secondary to bilateral vocal cord paresis in a patient with demyelinating form (type I) of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN). Management problems are discussed and HMSN reviewed.
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Intensive Care Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road Crumpsall, Manchseter M8 6RB.
Bentley
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002607:Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000150:complications