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Benign thyroid tumors can cause vocal cord paralysis, which may improve after surgical treatment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To report vocal cord paralysis caused by a benign thyroid tumor and its improvement after surgery.

March 3, 2026

A Case of Benign Thyroid Cyst with Left Vocal Cord Paralysis Improved After Surgical Extirpation

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To report vocal cord paralysis caused by a benign thyroid tumor and its improvement after surgery.
Case report of a patient with vocal cord paralysis due to a benign thyroid tumor.
Surgical extirpation of the thyroid cyst performed.
Post-operative assessment of vocal cord function.
Left vocal cord paralysis was observed prior to surgery.
Significant improvement in vocal cord function noted after surgical treatment.

Abstract

Vocal cord paralysis due to thyroid tumors is generally caused by malignant tumors, while occasionally, it can also be caused by benign thyroid tumors. In this report, we present a case of left vocal cord paralysis caused by a benign thyroid tumor that improved with surgical treatment.

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A. Hongo

Kazuki Chiyonobu

Mie University

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Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica

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