Guillain-Barre Syndrome Presenting as Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.3.169
- Author:
Dong Hoon LEE
1
;
Chang Joon LEE
;
John Jae Woon LEE
;
Joon Kyoo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea. leen3l@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Guillain-Barre syndrome;
Intravenous immunoglobulin;
Vocal cord paralysis
- MeSH:
Guillain-Barre Syndrome;
Hoarseness;
Humans;
Vocal Cord Paralysis;
Vocal Cords
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2013;56(3):169-171
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) presenting as bilateral vocal cord paralysis is extremely rare. We report an unusual case of GBS in which the patient manifested hoarseness resulting from bilateral vocal cord paralysis. In conclusion, GBS needs to be considered as possible causes of new onset bilateral vocal cord paralysis. We emphasize that early recognition of atypical presentations of GBS warrants further evaluation and appropriate management.
