ArticleBMC pulmonary medicine2025
A middle-aged man with dyspnea and hoarseness: an unusual case of vocal cord paralysis.
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- Upper lung asymmetry identifies distinct clinical phenotypes in idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Article
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backgroundPleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare and distinct form of Interstitial lung disease predominantly affecting the upper lung zones. It is characterized by fibrotic thickening of the visceral pleura and adjacent subpleural parenchyma. While common complications include spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum, vocal cord paralysis (VCP) or paresis has been increasingly recognized as a potential manifestation in recent reports. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a 49-year-old man presenting with progressive dyspnea, hoarseness, and left-sided vocal cord paralysis. Imaging studies revealed upper lobe-dominant fibrotic changes associated with significant pleural thickening consistent with PPFE. A comprehensive evaluation ruled out secondary causes of PPFE and other potential etiologies of VCP. Despite supportive management, the patient's VCP persisted, likely due to architectural distortion of the lung affecting the recurrent laryngeal nerve pathway.
conclusionsThis case adds to the limited but growing body of literature on the association between PPFE and VCP. Understanding this rare complication is crucial for early recognition and appropriate management, as it highlights the diverse clinical manifestations of PPFE and its impact on patient outcomes.
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