| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
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Laryngeal nerve damage |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Vocal cord paralysis |
| Symptoms: |
| Hoarseness and difficulty speaking are the most common symptoms. Difficulty swallowing may also occur. |
| Signs and tests: |
| Abnormal motion of the vocal cords usually results from injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve. This can be seen directly during laryngoscopy or bronchoscopy (the passage of a thin tube with a camera on the end into the airways). An X-ray or CT scan of the chest may be done to detect any abnormalities in the mediastinum that might be responsible for the injury. |
Nerves of the larynx |
Laryngeal nerve damage |
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