title: Bilateral idiopathic vocal cord palsy.
abstract: We present 3 cases of bilateral vocal cord palsy who presented with acute respiratory distress with features of upper airway obstruction requiring tracheostomy. No cause could be found despite clinical evaluation and laboratory investigations. This diagnosis should be considered when child presents with upper airway obstruction emergency after ruling out other important causes of stridor and laryngoscopic examination is warranted in such cases for diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Advanced Pediatric Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Kavitha
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kothur
authors.forename: Meenu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Devi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dayal
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gupta
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology; D014139:Tracheostomy; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis