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Vocal cord paralysis with Ebstein's anomaly.

S N Krishnamurthy1, K O Paulose

  • 1Department of Paediatric Medicine, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, State of Bahrain.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Ebstein's anomaly can cause left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis in neonates. This case is the first reported instance of vocal cord paralysis linked to this congenital heart condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • The left recurrent laryngeal nerve's extensive intrathoracic path places it at risk from cardiac and great vessel pathologies.
  • Congenital heart diseases are a potential, though infrequently recognized, cause of vocal cord dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A neonate presented with symptoms indicative of left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.
  • Diagnostic evaluation revealed the neonate had Ebstein's anomaly, a congenital heart defect.

Findings:

  • The study documents a unique case of left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis in a neonate.
  • Ebstein's anomaly was identified as the causative factor for the observed vocal cord paralysis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a novel association between Ebstein's anomaly and vocal cord paralysis.
  • It suggests the need for considering congenital heart defects in the differential diagnosis of neonatal vocal cord dysfunction.

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