Upper airways abnormalities and tracheal problems in Morquio's disease

Thorax. 2003 May;58(5):458-9. doi: 10.1136/thorax.58.5.458.

Abstract

Morquio's disease is a metabolic disorder that can cause various respiratory abnormalities. Patients who live into adulthood are likely to develop upper airway problems and respiratory failure. With advances in home ventilation, these patients are increasingly likely to be referred to specialist respiratory units. We describe our experiences with two such patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Airway Obstruction / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis IV / complications*
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis IV / pathology
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / pathology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
  • Tracheal Diseases / etiology*
  • Tracheal Diseases / pathology
  • Ventilator Weaning