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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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  • Olivia Anderson

  • January 23, 2026

  • 3 min

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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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Psoriatic Arthritis Linked to Rare Vocal Issue

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • January 23, 2026

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