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Vocal Cord Paralysis

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Definition: Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.  coordinate with RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE if pertinent    Other names Laryngeal Paralysis; Laryngeal Nerve Palsy, Recurrent; Vocal Fold Palsies; Vocal Cord Pareses; Vocal Cord Paralyses; Vocal Cord Palsies; Paresis, Vocal Cord; Pareses, Vocal Cord; Paralysis, Vocal Cord; Paralysis, Laryngeal; Paralyses, Vocal Cord; Paralyses, Laryngeal; Palsy, Vocal Fold; Palsy, Vocal Cord; Palsies, Vocal Fold; Palsies, Vocal Cord; Laryngeal Paralyses; Vocal Fold Palsy; Vocal Cord Paralysis, Unilateral; Vocal Cord Palsy, Congenital
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Tucker syndrome  0   *Blepharoptosis *Vocal Cord Paralysis.
Vocal cord dysfunction familial  0   *Vocal Cord Paralysis.

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