Laryngeal chondrosarcoma as a late-appearing cause of "idiopathic" vocal cord paralysis
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- DOI: 10.1177/019459988709700409
Laryngeal chondrosarcoma as a late-appearing cause of "idiopathic" vocal cord paralysis
Abstract
A case of laryngeal chondrosarcoma is presented as a late-appearing cause of idiopathic vocal cord paralysis. Twelve cases are cited from the literature in which the cause of so-called idiopathic vocal cord paralysis was discovered with long-term followup. The natural history of idiopathic vocal cord paralysis is addressed, and recommendations for patient management are discussed.
