Presentation
Left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Dysphagia
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Esophageal carcinoma with recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy
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CT was done after an Esophageal endoscopy study.
A dumb-bell configuration mass in the cervicothoracic esophagus with mediastinal extension. Aorto-pulmonary window extension is responsible for recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Probable achalasia cardia-pre-existing.
Case Discussion
Presentation of carcinoma esophagus with recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is rare. Probably <10%.
These patients do not have high survival rates even after radical surgery. Combined therapies are suited best for treating these patients.