Journal article
Upper Motor Neuron Diseases and Laryngeal Presentations
Current otorhinolaryngology reports, v 8(3), pp 230-235
2020
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
The purpose of this manuscript is to review laryngeal manifestations of upper motor neuron disease. A review of the relevant neuroanatomy is performed as well as a description of common laryngeal signs of upper motor neuron disease and the disease entities that cause them.
Recent Findings
Upper motor neuron lesions must occur in the brainstem or in the bilateral cerebral hemisphere in order to cause signs and symptoms in the larynx.
Summary
The presence of bilateral vocal fold paralysis or paresis with concurrent signs of myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, hyperactive gag reflex, and/or laryngospasm episodes should prompt an investigation for possible medullary brainstem or bilateral cerebral cortex pathology.
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Details
- Title
- Upper Motor Neuron Diseases and Laryngeal Presentations
- Creators
- Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Current otorhinolaryngology reports, v 8(3), pp 230-235
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000702480100004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85100687053
- Other Identifier
- 991019167435304721
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