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laryngeal web

Epidemiology: - rare, < 1 in 10,000 live births Pathology: - membrane-like structure that extends across the laryngeal lumen at the level of the vocal cords - other laryngeal congenital anomalies may be associated Clinical manifestations: - onset usually occurs during infancy - hoarse or weak voice - frequent upper respiratory infections - respiratory distress

General

congenital anomaly (birth defect) laryngeal disease

References

  1. OrphaNet: Congenital laryngeal web http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=en&Expert=2374