Tuberculous lymphadenopathy of superior mediastinum causing vocal cord paralysis.

Rafay, M A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Vocal cord paralysis because of involvement of recurrent laryngeal nerve by benign and acute inflammatory lymphadenopathy is a rare condition. Presented here is a case of tuberculous lymphadenopathy of superior mediastinum causing left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, which was successfully treated by antituberculosis treatment, with complete recovery of vocal cord function.

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