Hoarseness revealing Ortner's syndrome

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Otolaryngology

Background:

• Hoarseness is a frequent symptom with diverse etiologies.
• Ortner's syndrome, a rare cardiovocal disease, presents as hoarseness due to left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.
• This palsy results from mechanical compression by cardiovascular structures.

Observation:

• A case report details a 41-year-old woman with sudden hoarseness.
• The patient had a history of pulmonary hypertension.
• She also had Eisenmenger's syndrome.

Findings:

• The patient's hoarseness was attributed to Ortner's syndrome.
• Left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy was identified as the cause of hoarseness.
• Cardiovascular abnormalities were implicated in the nerve compression.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering rare cardiovocal syndromes in unexplained hoarseness.
• Early diagnosis of Ortner's syndrome is crucial for managing cardiovocal dysfunction.
• Integrating cardiology and neurology perspectives aids in diagnosing complex cases.