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Cardiovascular hoarseness: an unusual presentation to otolaryngologists

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 May 2007

B G Fennessy ,
P Sheahan  and
D McShane
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Abstract

Objective:

We discuss the case of a 73-year-old woman with a six-month history of hoarseness secondary to an aortic arch pseudoaneurysm.

Method:

We present the findings of an extensive review of the literature relating to cardiovascular disorders involving the recurrent laryngeal nerve (i.e. Ortner's syndrome).

Results:

Ortner's syndrome, also known as cardiovocal syndrome, is a rare condition, with few reports in the literature.

Conclusion:

This is only the second documented case of Ortner's syndrome in Great Britain and Ireland, and the first demonstrating an aortic pseudoaneurysm.

Keywords

Recurrent Laryngeal NerveVoice DisordersAortic Aneurysm

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Research Article
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 3 , March 2008 , pp. 327 - 328
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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