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Dysphagia as a major symptom of tetanus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Ross  and
N. J. Murrnt
J. Ross*
Affiliation:
Aberdeen
N. J. Murrnt
Affiliation:
Aberdeen
*
Dr J. Ross, Registrar, Department of Otolaryngology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB9 2ZB
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Abstract

Dysphagia is a common symptom presenting to ENT departments. Two cases of tetanus with dysphagia as a major symptom are discussed, together with a review of previously reported cases. Although tetanus is a rare disease in the United Kingdom, the possibility of this diagnosis should be borne in mind in patients presenting with progressive dysphagia, especially if there are other head and neck symptoms present.

Keywords

Deglutition disordersTetanus
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 10 , October 1992 , pp. 923 - 924
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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