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  • A patient experienced a subclavian pseudoaneurysm after getting an intravascular catheter for cancer treatment, leading to nerve palsies affecting multiple areas.
  • This presentation resembles Ortner's syndrome, a rare condition that hasn't been documented before in medical literature.
  • The case emphasizes the need for timely laryngoscopy in patients who show ongoing voice changes, particularly after undergoing neck procedures.

Article Abstract

A patient developed a subclavian pseudoaneurysm following placement of an intravascular catheter for cancer treatment. The patient presented with palsies in the phrenic nerve, brachial plexus, and recurrent laryngeal nerve. This is a rare presentation, similar to Ortner's syndrome, which has not been previously presented in the literature. Furthermore, this case highlights the importance of early laryngoscopy in patients with persistent voice change, especially after a neck procedure.

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