Hereditary motor and sensor neuropathy: a cause of acute stridor.
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We present an acute stridor secondary to bilateral vocal cord paresis in a patient with demyelinating form (type I) of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN). Management problems are discussed and HMSN reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
دوره 22 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005