Ramírez HF, Hernández MA, Arreola ME, Castillo CPI, Pérez TFE, Delgadillo QKV

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 469-471
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ABSTRACT

Non-traumatic fractures of the thyroid cartilage are rare and account for less than 1% of all traumatic injuries. Their etiology is unknown, and they can occur in middle-aged men. These fractures are significant because they affect respiratory, swallowing, and speech functions. Treatment options include both conservative and surgical approaches, depending on the location, type, and severity of the injury, as well as the patient’s overall health. We present the case of a 35-year-old man who presented with pain, dysphonia, dysphagia, and subcutaneous emphysema with cervical crepitus following a hyperextension neck movement due to a snezze. Computed tomography revealed a thyroid cartilage fracture and secondary anterior pneumomediastinum, which was treated with thyroid chondroplasty. This case demonstrates that non-traumatic fractures of the thyroid cartilage are possible and require a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis and individualized treatment planning.

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