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croup


  • usually viral in origin
  • sx: barking cough

Xray findings:
  • reflex inspiratory distention of hypopharanyx
  • conically narrowed air column ("pencil point") in SUBglottis
The subglottic area of the larynx has a loose mucosal attachment that narrows rapidly with edema causing respiratory distress and inspiratory stridor.

  • need approximately 130 kVp exam of soft tissues


    Brian Funaki, MD  -  6 February 1995
    Last updated:  1 October 2013


     

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