Intra-parenchymal thyroid epidermal cyst presenting with a left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy

Authors
Salib, RJ Radcliffe, G Gallimore, A
Citation
Rj. Salib et al., Intra-parenchymal thyroid epidermal cyst presenting with a left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, J LARYNG OT, 115(3), 2001, pp. 247-249
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
ISSN journal
00222151 → ACNP
Volume
115
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
247 - 249
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(200103)115:3<247:ITECPW>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We present a rare case of an intra-parenchymal thyroid epidermal cyst prese nting with a left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. There was a complete rec overy of the nerve function following surgical excision of the lesion. Theo ries of aetio-pathogenesis of the cyst and underlying mechanisms responsibl e for the nerve paralysis are explored.