title: 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.
mesh_terms: D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007830:Larynx / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000473:pathology*