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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Vocal cord paralysis presents with dysphonia and has varied etiologies.
  • Left recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement, typically from bronchogenic carcinoma, causes vocal cord paralysis.
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis is an uncommon cause of vocal cord paralysis.

Observation:

  • This report details a patient experiencing hoarseness.
  • The patient's hoarseness was attributed to left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.
  • The paralysis resulted from endobronchial tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • Endobronchial tuberculosis can lead to left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.
  • This presentation underscores a less recognized cause of vocal cord paralysis.
  • Clinical manifestation included significant dysphonia.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of vocal cord paralysis.
  • Suggests further investigation into the mechanisms linking tuberculosis to laryngeal nerve dysfunction.
  • Broadens the understanding of respiratory diseases affecting neurological function.