Vocal Cord Paralysis

**Definition:** Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.

**Tree numbers:** - C08.360.931 - C09.400.931 - C10.292.887.800 - C10.597.622.943 - C23.888.592.636.943

**Synonyms:** - Total Vocal Cord Paralysis - Vocal Cord Palsy - Vocal Fold Palsy