Paralysed voice box. Endoscope view of the paralysed larynx (voice box) of a patient,showing the right arytenoid cartilage. This patient has suffered a unilateral (one-sided) paralysis of the right side of the larynx. The condition has a number of causes,including cancer of the larynx or surrounding tissues,an injury sustained during surgery or other unknown factors. It results in a hoarse,breathy voice. Treatment includes speech therapy and surgery. The arytenoid cartilage lies at the back of the larynx and is attached to the vocal cords | |
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