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Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Acute laryngotracheitis
Definitions
- Croup: Self-limited viral inflammation of subglottic trachea causing stridor & characteristic cough
- Acute laryngotracheobronchitis: Croup + lower airway involvement
- Spasmodic croup: Recurrent episodes, typically without viral prodrome or fever
- Atypical croup: Recurrent episodes or croup outside expected age range
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Darras KE et al: Imaging acute airway obstruction in infants and children. Radiographics. 35(7):2064-79, 2015
- Delany DR et al: Role of direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in recurrent croup. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 152(1): 159-64, 2015
- Duval M et al: Role of operative airway evaluation in children with recurrent croup: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Otolaryngol. 40(3): 227-33, 2015
- Hodnett BL et al: Objective endoscopic findings in patients with recurrent croup: 10-year retrospective analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 79(12):2343-7, 2015
- Johnson DW: Croup. BMJ Clin Evid. 2014, 2014
- Petrocheilou A et al: Viral croup: diagnosis and a treatment algorithm. Pediatr Pulmonol. 49(5):421-9, 2014
- Elbuluk O et al: Laryngomalacia presenting as recurrent croup in an infant. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2013:649203, 2013
- Ibrahimov M et al: Laryngeal foreign body mimicking croup. J Craniofac Surg. 24(1):e7-8, 2013
- Choi J et al: Common pediatric respiratory emergencies. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 30(2):529-63, x, 2012
- Huang CC et al: Images in clinical medicine. Steeple sign of croup. N Engl J Med. 367(1):66, 2012
- Virk JS et al: Analysing lateral soft tissue neck radiographs. Emerg Radiol. 19(3):255-60, 2012
- Tibballs J et al: Symptoms and signs differentiating croup and epiglottitis. J Paediatr Child Health. 47(3):77-82, 2011
- Zoorob R et al: Croup: an overview. Am Fam Physician. 83(9):1067-73, 2011
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Acute laryngotracheitis
Definitions
- Croup: Self-limited viral inflammation of subglottic trachea causing stridor & characteristic cough
- Acute laryngotracheobronchitis: Croup + lower airway involvement
- Spasmodic croup: Recurrent episodes, typically without viral prodrome or fever
- Atypical croup: Recurrent episodes or croup outside expected age range
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Darras KE et al: Imaging acute airway obstruction in infants and children. Radiographics. 35(7):2064-79, 2015
- Delany DR et al: Role of direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in recurrent croup. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 152(1): 159-64, 2015
- Duval M et al: Role of operative airway evaluation in children with recurrent croup: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Otolaryngol. 40(3): 227-33, 2015
- Hodnett BL et al: Objective endoscopic findings in patients with recurrent croup: 10-year retrospective analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 79(12):2343-7, 2015
- Johnson DW: Croup. BMJ Clin Evid. 2014, 2014
- Petrocheilou A et al: Viral croup: diagnosis and a treatment algorithm. Pediatr Pulmonol. 49(5):421-9, 2014
- Elbuluk O et al: Laryngomalacia presenting as recurrent croup in an infant. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2013:649203, 2013
- Ibrahimov M et al: Laryngeal foreign body mimicking croup. J Craniofac Surg. 24(1):e7-8, 2013
- Choi J et al: Common pediatric respiratory emergencies. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 30(2):529-63, x, 2012
- Huang CC et al: Images in clinical medicine. Steeple sign of croup. N Engl J Med. 367(1):66, 2012
- Virk JS et al: Analysing lateral soft tissue neck radiographs. Emerg Radiol. 19(3):255-60, 2012
- Tibballs J et al: Symptoms and signs differentiating croup and epiglottitis. J Paediatr Child Health. 47(3):77-82, 2011
- Zoorob R et al: Croup: an overview. Am Fam Physician. 83(9):1067-73, 2011
