THE incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD） is high in Western nations. Its extraesophageal manifestations such as asthma, paroxysmal laryngospasm, and excessive throat phlegm,
目的研究反流性喉痉挛(gastroesophageal reflux laryngospasm,GERL)的临床特点及其对综合诊治的反应。方法纳入2010年1月至2016年6月连续住院,症状问卷调查符合喉痉挛发作特点,胃镜、测压及24 h pH检查后行PPI、食管贲门射频治疗或胃...目的研究反流性喉痉挛(gastroesophageal reflux laryngospasm,GERL)的临床特点及其对综合诊治的反应。方法纳入2010年1月至2016年6月连续住院,症状问卷调查符合喉痉挛发作特点,胃镜、测压及24 h pH检查后行PPI、食管贲门射频治疗或胃底折叠术后喉痉挛症状消失,随访观察12个月以上喉痉挛无发作而诊断为GERL的患者,统计分析GERL患者的gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)症状谱,喉痉挛发作特点、检查结果及对抗反流治疗的反应。结果本研究共纳入GERL患者64例,平均年龄48.9岁。71.9%患者伴有反酸、烧心等典型GERD症状,75%的患者伴有咳嗽、哮喘等食管外症状。35.9%患者主诉反酸可致呛咳,继而出现喉痉挛,73.4%的患者自觉餐后、进食刺激性食物、饱食或饮酒后喉痉挛多发,42.2%的患者喉痉挛多发于平卧睡眠中。24 h pH监测和胃镜检查的病理性酸反流和食管炎的检出率分别为53.1%和48.6%。本组有37.5%的患者对PPI的反应良好,51.6%有部分反应,10.9%对PPI反应不佳;84.4%的患者因不能停用PPI或PPI疗效不佳选择食管贲门射频治疗或胃底折叠术,取得了良好的疗效。结论喉痉挛可作为GERD的食管外表现之一。GERL患者可合并GERD的典型症状和/或食管外症状,部分患者可自觉喉痉挛发作与反流症状、饮食、体位等因素相关而有助于GERL的诊断。GERL通常对PPI、射频治疗和胃底折叠术等抗反流治疗反应良好。展开更多
BACKGROUND Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(anti-NMDAR)encephalitis is a rare autoimmune disorder.The symptoms of anti-NMDAR encephalitis include behavioral problems,speech problems,psychosis,seizures,and memory def...BACKGROUND Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(anti-NMDAR)encephalitis is a rare autoimmune disorder.The symptoms of anti-NMDAR encephalitis include behavioral problems,speech problems,psychosis,seizures,and memory deficits,among others.However,laryngospasm is rare.We present the case of a patient with anti-NMDAR antibodies and severe laryngospasms.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 15-year-old female with normal psychomotor development.She was initially admitted to our neurological intensive care unit with seizures.She received anti-epilepsy treatment,and the seizures disappeared.However,2 wk later,she developed behavioral problems and speech impairment.Then,she developed severe laryngospasms,which were treated with intubation and a tracheotomy.Antibodies against the NMDAR were detected in the patient’s cerebrospinal fluid.Therefore,she was diagnosed with anti-NMDAR encephalitis.In addition,she received intravenously administered immunoglobulins,and methylprednisolone was administered.The patient’s symptoms gradually improved,and she was discharged from our hospital.Approximately 9 mo later,the patient could speak sentences,walk independently,and carry out activities of daily living independently.Through our case report,we highlighted laryngospasm as an uncommon presentation in patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis.CONCLUSION Laryngospasm may be an uncommon clinical manifestation of anti-NMDAR encephalitis.展开更多
文摘THE incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD） is high in Western nations. Its extraesophageal manifestations such as asthma, paroxysmal laryngospasm, and excessive throat phlegm,
文摘目的研究反流性喉痉挛(gastroesophageal reflux laryngospasm,GERL)的临床特点及其对综合诊治的反应。方法纳入2010年1月至2016年6月连续住院,症状问卷调查符合喉痉挛发作特点,胃镜、测压及24 h pH检查后行PPI、食管贲门射频治疗或胃底折叠术后喉痉挛症状消失,随访观察12个月以上喉痉挛无发作而诊断为GERL的患者,统计分析GERL患者的gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)症状谱,喉痉挛发作特点、检查结果及对抗反流治疗的反应。结果本研究共纳入GERL患者64例,平均年龄48.9岁。71.9%患者伴有反酸、烧心等典型GERD症状,75%的患者伴有咳嗽、哮喘等食管外症状。35.9%患者主诉反酸可致呛咳,继而出现喉痉挛,73.4%的患者自觉餐后、进食刺激性食物、饱食或饮酒后喉痉挛多发,42.2%的患者喉痉挛多发于平卧睡眠中。24 h pH监测和胃镜检查的病理性酸反流和食管炎的检出率分别为53.1%和48.6%。本组有37.5%的患者对PPI的反应良好,51.6%有部分反应,10.9%对PPI反应不佳;84.4%的患者因不能停用PPI或PPI疗效不佳选择食管贲门射频治疗或胃底折叠术,取得了良好的疗效。结论喉痉挛可作为GERD的食管外表现之一。GERL患者可合并GERD的典型症状和/或食管外症状,部分患者可自觉喉痉挛发作与反流症状、饮食、体位等因素相关而有助于GERL的诊断。GERL通常对PPI、射频治疗和胃底折叠术等抗反流治疗反应良好。
文摘BACKGROUND Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(anti-NMDAR)encephalitis is a rare autoimmune disorder.The symptoms of anti-NMDAR encephalitis include behavioral problems,speech problems,psychosis,seizures,and memory deficits,among others.However,laryngospasm is rare.We present the case of a patient with anti-NMDAR antibodies and severe laryngospasms.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 15-year-old female with normal psychomotor development.She was initially admitted to our neurological intensive care unit with seizures.She received anti-epilepsy treatment,and the seizures disappeared.However,2 wk later,she developed behavioral problems and speech impairment.Then,she developed severe laryngospasms,which were treated with intubation and a tracheotomy.Antibodies against the NMDAR were detected in the patient’s cerebrospinal fluid.Therefore,she was diagnosed with anti-NMDAR encephalitis.In addition,she received intravenously administered immunoglobulins,and methylprednisolone was administered.The patient’s symptoms gradually improved,and she was discharged from our hospital.Approximately 9 mo later,the patient could speak sentences,walk independently,and carry out activities of daily living independently.Through our case report,we highlighted laryngospasm as an uncommon presentation in patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis.CONCLUSION Laryngospasm may be an uncommon clinical manifestation of anti-NMDAR encephalitis.
