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Ptosis-vocal cord paralysis syndrome

ORPHA:2997· ICD-10 J38.0

Definition

Ptosis-vocal cord paralysis syndrome is a rare, hereditary disorder with ptosis characterized by the combination of congenital bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis and congenital bilateral ptosis. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1983.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Age of onset
Neonatal