Title of article :
Bilateral Vocal Cord Palsy as the Sole Presentation of Acquired Syphilis
Author/Authors :
ASHAARI, Zamzil Amin International Islamic University Malaysia - Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Malaysia , RAZALI, Mohd Sayuti International Islamic University Malaysia - Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Malaysia , RL AHMAD, Raja Ahmad International Islamic University Malaysia - Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Malaysia
Abstract :
Bilateral vocal cord palsy is almost always caused by neck surgery, particularly surgery of the thyroid. We report a case of bilateral vocal cord palsy requiring emergency surgery to relieve the airway obstruction as the sole presentation of acquired syphilis. As the incidence of syphilis worldwide is rising, this unusual presentation may give clinicians a different perspective on the disease.
Keywords :
bilateral vocal cord palsy , syphilis , medical sciences
Journal title :
The Malaysian Journal Of Medical Sciences (MJMS)
Journal title :
The Malaysian Journal Of Medical Sciences (MJMS)
