Thoracic aortic aneurysm presenting only as vocal cord paralysis

Authors

• Usama A. Elzamzamy
• Ismail A. Joharjy

Abstract

We present a case of unilateral vocal cord paralysis in a 76-year-old Saudi male presenting with hoarseness of voice caused by thoracic aortic aneurysm. Here, we are illustrating a rare entity of thoracic aortic aneurysm presenting only with hoarseness of voice to draw attention to unusual clinical manifestations of this serious underlying aortic pathology.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

245

Last Page

248

Recommended Citation

Elzamzamy, Usama A. and Joharjy, Ismail A. (2007) "Thoracic aortic aneurysm presenting only as vocal cord paralysis," Neurosciences: Vol. 12: Iss. 3, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1514