A Case of Bilateral Vocal Cord Immobility as a Initial Manifestation of Relapsing Polychondritis.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.5.368
- Author:
Jin Yong KIM
1
;
Seong Ki AHN
;
Jung Je PARK
;
Jong Sil LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. skahn@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Relapsing polychondritis;
Auricle;
Vocal cords
- MeSH:
Autoantibodies;
Cartilage;
Collagen;
Connective Tissue;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Polychondritis, Relapsing;
Respiration;
Vocal Cords
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2011;54(5):368-371
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare multisystem disorder of unknown etiology characterized by episodic recurrent inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and connective tissue. Autoantibodies against cartilaginous collagen may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Laryngotracheobronchial involvements are rare but the most severe manifestations of the diseases. Although uncommon, this disease should be noted and included in a differential diagnosis in patients who complain of difficulty breathing. Along with a review of the related literatures, we report here on an unusual case of bilateral vocal cord immobility as an initial manifestation of relapsing polychondritis.
