Symmetrical Apophyses on the Posterior Margins of the Thyroid Cartilage: A Previously Undescribed Anatomical Variation With Potential Forensic Implications

In this report, we describe a laryngeal anatomical variation never described before, consisting of 2 apophyses symmetrically arising from the posterior margins of the thyroid laminae. Postmortem computed tomography performed on the laryngeal visceral block excluded previous traumatic injuries or natural pathologies of the laryngeal cartilages, confirming the congenital origin of the finding. An “omega epiglottis” and 3 laryngeal cysts in the piriform sinuses also coexisted, suggesting the possibility of underlying common developmental mechanisms.

Source: The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology - February 6, 2019 Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research