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[Laryngeal involvements in systemic diseases : a discussion based on a case report.]
L Lejeune1, Ph Lefèbvre1, C Finck1
1Service d'ORL, CHU de Liège, Site Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgique.
Revue Medicale De Liege
|April 7, 2017
Summary
Systemic diseases can impact the larynx, causing issues like arthritis and nerve problems. This case highlights rare vocal fold bamboo nodes in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, emphasizing diverse laryngeal manifestations.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Rheumatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Systemic diseases frequently impact the larynx, often presenting as undiagnosed conditions.
- Common laryngeal involvements include inflammatory laryngitis, ulcers, cricoarytenoid arthritis, nerve paresis, and subglottic stenosis.
Observation:
- A rare clinical case of vocal fold bamboo nodes is presented in a 34-year-old female patient.
- The patient had active rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease.
Findings:
- Vocal fold bamboo nodes represent an uncommon but significant laryngeal manifestation of autoimmune diseases.
- This finding underscores the varied ways systemic conditions can affect laryngeal structures.
Implications:
- Understanding diverse laryngeal involvements is crucial for diagnosing and managing systemic diseases.
- This case broadens the spectrum of known laryngeal pathologies associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions.
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