Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate with inspiratory stridor.
S, T., SS, L., FT, P., SM, A., & ST, R. (2026). Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate with inspiratory stridor.. Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke. https://doi.org/10.4045/tidsskr.25.0426
S T, SS L, FT P, SM A, ST R. Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate with inspiratory stridor.. Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke. 2026; doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.25.0426
S T, SS L, FT P, et al. Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate with inspiratory stridor.[J]. Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke. 2026. DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.25.0426.
@article{s2026,
author = {Thayaparan S and Lamens SS and Pochylski FT and Aukland SM and Ryste ST},
title = {Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate with inspiratory stridor.},
journal = {Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.4045/tidsskr.25.0426},
note = {PMID: 42343609},
}
TY - JOUR AU - Thayaparan S AU - Lamens SS AU - Pochylski FT AU - Aukland SM AU - Ryste ST TI - Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate with inspiratory stridor. T2 - Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke PY - 2026 DO - 10.4045/tidsskr.25.0426 AN - PMID:42343609 ER -
BACKGROUND: Inspiratory stridor in neonates is typically attributable to laryngomalacia, vocal cord paralysis, or subglottic stenosis. Less commonly, vascular anomalies can cause inspiratory stridor. CASE PRESENTATION: A neonate developed progressive, position-dependent inspiratory stridor and episodic oxygen desaturation on the third day of life. Laryngomalacia was excluded on initial investigation. Imaging revealed a ductus arteriosus aneurysm that was likely compressing the left recurrent laryngeal nerve, resulting in left-sided vocal cord paralysis. Despite marked respiratory symptoms, the neonate improved spontaneously and was managed conservatively. INTERPRETATION: This case underscores the importance of considering vascular anomalies - such as a ductus arteriosus aneurysm - in the differential diagnosis of neonatal stridor, particularly when symptoms are progressive or position-dependent. Timely recognition and targeted imaging facilitate accurate diagnosis, prevent unnecessary interventions and enable individualised management.