Vocal cord paralysis and hypoventilation in a patient with suspected Leigh disease
Journal
Pediatric Neurology
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
3
Pages
223-225
Date Issued
1999
Author(s)
Abstract
The authors report the case of a 16-month-old male with suspected Leigh disease, which was diagnosed on the basis of the clinical manifestations, abnormal lactate stimulation test, proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and neuroradiologic findings. Progressive stridor resulting from bilateral vocal cord paralysis and hypoventilation was evident. The authors suggest that for infants or children who exhibit vocal cord paralysis, mitochondrial disorders, such as Leigh disease, should be considered.
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Other Subjects
airway obstruction; article; basal ganglion; case report; child; developmental disorder; encephalomyopathy; human; Leigh disease; lung alveolus hypoventilation; male; nerve degeneration; neuroradiology; priority journal; proton nuclear magnetic resonance; provocation test; spasticity; vocal cord paralysis
Publisher
Elsevier Inc.
Type
journal article