Abstract:Five cases are presented with a strained voice quality due to a unique underlying cause: thyroid cartilage cysts. Laryngoscopy and radiological images show antero-medial displacement of both vestibular and vocal fold(s). Swelling in the ala of the thyroid cartilage results in a pear-shaped lumen. These cysts were marsupialized with CO 2 laser, fluid emerged, and histological biopsies confirmed cartilaginous cysts. Postoperatively, all cases report largely reduced or completely resolved vocal complaints, with a… Show more
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