Parry-Romberg syndrome (progressive hemifacial atrophy) with spasmodic dysphonia--a rare association.

نویسندگان

  • K Mugundhan
  • C J Selvakumar
  • K Gunasekaran
  • K Thiruvarutchelvan
  • S Sivakumar
  • M Anguraj
  • S Arun
چکیده

Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare clinical entity characterised by progressive hemifacial atrophy with appearance of 'saber'. Various neurological and otorhinolaryngological disorders are associated with this syndrome. The association of Parry -Romberg syndrome with Spasmodic dysphonia has rarely been reported. A 37 year old female presented with progressive atrophy of tissues of left side of face for 10 years and change in voice for 1 year. On examination, wasting and atrophy of tissues including tongue was noted on left side of the face. ENT examination revealed adductor spasmodic dysphonia. We report the rare association of Parry -Romberg syndrome with spasmodic dysphonia.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India

دوره 62 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014