ENT Flashcards
1
Q
Innervation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and origin
A
One of the branches of the vagus. Innervates all intrinsic muscles of the larynx except from cricothyroid. Sensory to all internal mucosa inferior to vocal cords.
A branch of the vagus
2
Q
Common nerve damaged by thyroid surgery and what does it cause
A
recurrent laryngeal nerve, vocal cord palsy
3
Q
When to refer for laryngeal cancer
A
Over 45 and persistent unexplained hoarseness or an unexplained lump in the neck
4
Q
Investigations for hoarseness when referred
A
Flexible fibre-optic laryngoscopy and neck CT with contrast
