Recurrent nerve palsy due to parathyroid cyst.
Cysts of the parathyroid gland are uncommon neck masses and difficult to diagnose. They can cause symptoms by endocrinological function or by pressure on surrounding structures. A case of recurrent nerve palsy due to a parathyroid cyst is presented. Aspiration of parathyroid cysts can be diagnostic and therapeutic in some cases.
Department of Otolaryngology, East Birmingham Hospital, England.
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D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012009:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*