Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology Phoniatrics and Logopedics  2017;28(2):138-140

A Case of Foreign Body in Larynx Involving Thyroid.

Ju Hyun HAN 1 ; Kyu Sung CHOI ; Pyung Ahn AHN ; Gi Cheol PARK

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Keywords

Foreign body in larynx; Foreign body in thyroid

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Pharyngeal and laryngeal foreign bodies are common problem at ENT clinic. Removal of a foreign body is mostly simple with the manipulation of endoscope and various instruments. Rarely, migration of swallowed sharp foreign body makes complication. We describe a 74-year-old patient diagnosed with foreign body in larynx involving thyroid. In this case, we present this disease and the treatment course which has been successfully treated by surgical removal and conservative treatment. Furthermore, we discuss its symptoms, physical examinations through literature review.