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Laryngeal carcinoma presenting as platypnea
N R Schwenk1, R M Schapira, J C Byrd
1Section of General Internal Medicine, Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Milwaukee.
Chest
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Platypnea, a breathing difficulty in an upright position, is usually linked to heart or lung issues. This case highlights upper airway tumors, specifically laryngeal carcinoma, as a rare but critical cause of platypnea.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Oncology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Platypnea, or upright dyspnea, is typically associated with cardiac or pulmonary conditions.
- The differential diagnosis for platypnea often overlooks upper airway obstructions.