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Case Reports
. 1996 Jun;109(6):1659-62.
doi: 10.1378/chest.109.6.1659.

Adult croup

M C Tong  1 , M C Chu, S E Leighton, C A van Hasselt
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Case Reports

Adult croup

M C Tong et al. Chest. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

Adult croup is a distinct disease entity that probably represents a heterogeneous clinical syndrome. Three cases of adult laryngotracheitis characterized by upper airway infection and progression to airway obstruction are illustrated. Close observation and prompt decisions regarding airway intervention are critical in effective management, and complete resolution is expected.

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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Endoscopic view of the larynx (patient 1) showing the vocal folds (V), subglottic mass, and overlying exudates (E), day 1.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
For same patient, view of the stenosed trachea with exudation, day 4.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3
For same patient, view showing inferior extent of disease at the carina, day 4.
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