Non-recurrent laryngeal nerve: a case report and review of literature

J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Jun;70(6):1086-1089. doi: 10.5455/JPMA.45424.

Abstract

Right recurrent laryngeal nerve can take a "Non-Recurrent" course and can present as a Non Recurrent Laryngeal nerve which is a rare entity. Such anomalies can lead to difficulty in locating the laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgeries and there are higher chances of it being injured. Therefore, surgeons should be mindful of this entity. We report the case of a 53-year-old lady who underwent thyroid surgery and a right Non Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve was identified intra-operatively.

Keywords: Non-recurrent laryngeal nerve, Recurrent laryngeal nerve, Thyroidectomy..

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Nerves
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
  • Surgeons*
  • Thyroid Gland / diagnostic imaging
  • Thyroid Gland / surgery
  • Thyroidectomy*