PMC3318218_01
The right Zuckerkandl's tubercle as a posterior extension of the right lateral lobe, points the nonrecurrent inferior laryngeal nerve (non-RLN). It arises from the vagus nerve and courses directly to laryngeal entry.
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The ZT situated at posterior side between upper and middle third of the right lobe is pointing the non-RLN (Figure 1).
Left side of the same patient; the left Zuckerkandl's tubercle is present as posterior extension of the left lateral lobe. The recurrent laryngeal nerve is at usual position.
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The left RLN which has usual recurrent course is also fully isolated before resection of the gland (Figure 2).