A 62-year-old man comes to the clinic due to feeling food stuck in his throat. The symptoms have started 1 month ago. Additionally, the patient has shortness of breath. The patient is a heavy smoker, has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for the last 20 years. Laryngoscopy reveals a mass in the right piriform recess. Which of the following nerves are located in the piriform recess?

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Eductional Objective: The internal laryngeal nerve is a branch of the superior laryngeal nerve. It passes through the piriform recess, covered by a thin layer of mucosa. It is prone to damage by foreign bodies, tumors impairing its function.

A 62-Year-Old Man Comes to the Clinic Due to Feeling