Laryngeal stenosis in epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica

Auris Nasus Larynx. 2009 Feb;36(1):106-9. doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2008.03.009. Epub 2008 May 13.

Abstract

Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica is a rare hereditary skin disease of infancy in which minor trauma causes blister formation. We report a rare case of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica (recessive) with a stenosis of the larynx due to epiglottic deformity. We performed a tracheotomy, and we detained a trachea aperture in the long term this time. In a characteristic of a disease though stimulation to the trachea causes the erosion on a trachea mucous membrane, postoperative course was uneventful and we are going to observe it in future.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / complications*
  • Epiglottis / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Laryngostenosis / etiology*
  • Laryngostenosis / surgery
  • Male
  • Tracheotomy