Autosomal dominant congenital laryngomalacia

Am J Med Genet. 1992 Apr 1;42(6):813-4. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.1320420613.

Abstract

A family is presented in which congenital stridor due to laryngomalacia was evident in 9 individuals through 3 generations. This report confirms the autosomal dominant transmission of at least one type of laryngomalacia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epiglottis / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Genes, Dominant*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laryngeal Diseases / congenital
  • Laryngeal Diseases / genetics*
  • Laryngeal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Pregnancy
  • Respiratory Sounds