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