Odynophagia secondary to variant thyroid cartilage anatomy

Dysphagia. 2005 Summer;20(3):232-4. doi: 10.1007/s00455-005-0012-2.

Abstract

We present a case of a displaced superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage causing odynophagia and a foreign body sensation of the pharynx. Diagnosis was made by computed tomography (CT) scan and confirmed by direct endoscopic examination. We review the literature that addresses possible etiologies of this variant anatomy and review treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Laryngeal Diseases / etiology
  • Laryngoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Thyroid Cartilage / abnormalities*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed