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An unusual cause of stridor in a neonate

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Koh Kwong Fah  and
Henry K. K. Tan
Koh Kwong Fah
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Henry K. K. Tan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
*
Dr Henry K. K. Tan, F.R.C.S., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 0511.
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Abstract

We report an unusual case of unilateral vocal fold palsy due to intracranial haemorrhage in a neonate with undiagnosed haemophilia A. Bleeding disorders in neonates are briefly discussed and the importance of a systemic investigation of stridor in children is emphasized.

Keywords

Vocal cord paralysisInfant, newbornHaemophiliaCerebellar haemorrhage
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 1 , January 1994 , pp. 63 - 64
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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