A 58-year-old man presents with progressive hoarseness and dysphagia for 3 weeks. He has a 20-pack-year smoking history and reports weight loss of 4 kg. On examination, he has a palpable left supraclavicular lymph node. Laryngoscopy reveals a left vocal cord in paramedian position with reduced mobility. CT chest shows a 3 cm left hilar mass with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Which nerve is most likely compressed by the tumor?

See the options, answer & explanation

Sign in free to reveal the answer choices, the correct answer, the detailed explanation, and AI-powered insights for this question.

Daily MCQs, study tips, and topper strategies on Telegram.