Vocal cord paralysis

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hoarseness of voice.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
ct

Left-sided pyriform sinus is enlarged as compared to right one.

Medialization and thickening of the left aryepiglottic fold is noted.

No CT detectable lesion is seen.

Thyroid gland is enlarged and showing few hypodense nodules in both lobes.

Case Discussion

CT findings most likely suggest left-sided vocal cord paralysis as detailed above.

Co-contributor: Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.

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