Vocal cord paralysis

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hoarseness of voice

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
ct

CT of the neck demonstrates typical signs of paralyzed right vocal cord including medial deviation of the posterior part of the right vocal cord, dilatation of the right pyriform sinus compared to the contralateral side and, medial deviation of the aryepiglottic fold. Normal appearance of the left vocal cord. Intact supra- and subglottic structures of larynx.

Case Discussion

Vocal cord paralysis in patient with hoarseness of voice.

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