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Stridor: an unusual presentation of lateral medullary syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 March 2007

S Vaidyanathan ,
R Capper  and
D Chadha
S Vaidyanathan
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology and Stroke Medicine, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, UK.
R Capper
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology and Stroke Medicine, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, UK.
D Chadha
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology and Stroke Medicine, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, UK.
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Abstract

We report an unusual case of lateral medullary syndrome which presented with symptoms of acute upper airway obstruction mimicking angioneurotic oedema. Although dysphonia and dysphagia are common symptoms of lateral medullary syndrome, we have found no other reports of this condition presenting as stridor. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for central causes of common otolaryngological symptoms in the absence of local signs.

Keywords

Lateral Medullary SyndromeVoice DisordersVocal Cord Paralysis
Type
Online Only Clinical Record
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 7 , July 2007 , pp. 1 - 2 , e9
Copyright
2007 JLO (1984) Limited

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