Psoriatic Arthritis Linked to Rare Vocal Issue

Bilateral vocal cord immobility linked to cricoarytenoid joint fixation highlights diagnostic consideration for unexplained airway symptoms.

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A rare case of bilateral vocal cord immobility due to psoriatic arthritis was reported in a man in his late 60s.
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Flexible laryngostroboscopy revealed fixed vocal cords, causing significant narrowing of the glottic airway.
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Imaging ruled out common causes like nerve injury or malignancy, supporting cricoarytenoid joint fixation as the cause.
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This case represents only the second documented instance of cricoarytenoid arthritis linked to psoriatic arthritis.
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Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent life-threatening airway obstruction in affected patients.

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