Ortner's Syndrome: A cause of unilateral vocal cord paralysis

<p>Ortner's syndrome is rare syndrome characterised by hoarseness of voice due to recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement in cardiovascular disease. </p><p>This report presents a case of left laryngeal paralysis caused by an aortic arch aneurysm and to highlight the importance o...

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Main Authors: Vanitha Palanisamy (Author), Kevin Suresh Doshi (Author), Tengku Ezulia Tengku Nun Ahmad (Author), Mohd Zulkifl ee Abu Bakar (Author), Raman Rajagopalan (Author)
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Published: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Peertechz Publications, 2017-06-23.
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Summary:<p>Ortner's syndrome is rare syndrome characterised by hoarseness of voice due to recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement in cardiovascular disease. </p><p>This report presents a case of left laryngeal paralysis caused by an aortic arch aneurysm and to highlight the importance of an otorhinolaryngology evaluation along with a thoracic radiologic study.</p>
DOI:10.17352/2455-5282.000051