Case report describes anterior neck trauma and airway symptoms following syncope in a young male, highlighting the need for careful laryngeal evaluation.
A 38-year-old gentleman presented to the emergency department after a syncopal episode following acute diarrhea. He fell forward and struck the anterior neck against the edge of a step, with odynophagia and hoarseness after the injury. He had no medical history. His vitals were as follows: temperature, 99.3°F; blood pressure, 114/73 mm Hg; pulse rate, 71/min; and pulse oximetry 99% on room air. He was comfortable at rest without respiratory distress. Physical examination revealed localized erythema over the thyroid cartilage.
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