Presentation
Blunt trauma to the neck, patient complaining of pain and hoarseness of voice.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Thyroid cartilage fracture
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There is asymmetry of the thyroid cartilage, anterior angulation on the right side, with medial displacement of fragment. It surrounded by mild soft tissue stranding with slight mass effect.
No hematoma, nor collection.
Case Discussion
Laryngeal trauma by direct blow with horseness of voice and asymmetry of thyroid cartilage, suggestive of thyroid cartilage fracture.