[Paralysis of one or both vocal cords, which produces hoarseness or aphonia. This condition may be caused by diseases of the medulla (e.g., LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME;), VAGUS NERVE; or recurrent laryngeal nerve. Neuromuscular junction diseases and local myopathic processes may also affect vocal cord function. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1380) ( MSH )]
UMLS (ICD9CM) C0042928 Relation/PAR: DISEASE OF LARYNX NOS
Disorders of pneumogastric [10th] nerve
paralysis