Left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis: an unusual presentation of histoplasmosis.

Gilbert, E H; Murray, K D; Lucas, J; Howanitz, E P; Galbraith, T A; Chryssos, A E; Myerowitz, P D · Ann Thorac Surg · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case of histoplasmosis seen as left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis in a 49-year-old man is described. The patient had roentgenographic findings of a solitary, noncalcified left upper lobe mass and mediastinal adenopathy. Tissue diagnosis of histoplasmosis was obtained using a thoracotomy, allowing institution of appropriate treatment.

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