Ortner's syndrome
Ortner's Syndrome
Ortner's Syndrome (pronounced: Ort-nerz Sin-drome), also known as Cardiovocal Syndrome or Cardiovocal Hoarseness, is a rare medical condition characterized by left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy caused by cardiovascular disease. The syndrome was first described by the Austrian physician Norbert Ortner in 1897.
Etymology
The term "Ortner's Syndrome" is named after Norbert Ortner, an Austrian physician who first described the condition in 1897. The term "Cardiovocal" is derived from the Latin words "cardio" meaning heart and "vocal" referring to the voice or vocal cords, which are affected in this syndrome.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Ortner's Syndrome is hoarseness of voice due to left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Other symptoms may include difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), shortness of breath (dyspnea), and cough.
Causes
Ortner's Syndrome is caused by cardiovascular conditions that lead to an enlarged or abnormally positioned heart. These conditions can include mitral stenosis, aortic aneurysm, pulmonary hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Ortner's Syndrome is typically made through a combination of patient history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as echocardiography or computed tomography (CT) scan.
Treatment
Treatment of Ortner's Syndrome focuses on managing the underlying cardiovascular condition. This may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, surgery.
See Also
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ortner's syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Ortner's syndrome
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