2007 Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 36-39
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is characterized by the paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords during inspiration, which causes inspiratory stridor and airway obstruction. It has been reported that a definitive diagnosis of VCD is established from the laryngoscopic findings. Although laryngoscopic examination is widely performed by otolaryngologists in Japan, there have been few reports of VCD in Japanese patients. We report here a 2-year-old female patient who presented with dyspnea, and was subsequently diagnosed as VCD. Laryngoscopic findings showed abnormal adduction of the vocal cords during inspiration. It is important for otolaryngolosists to gain experience in the definitive diagnosis of VCD.
