Acute Laryngitis Superimposed on Chronic Laryngitis

Thyroid dysfunction can be a chronic side effect of radiation that may be particularly harmful to the vocal folds.3 A radiated larynx commonly has decreased lubrication, diminished mucosal pliability, and chronic mild erythema and hypervascularity.

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2013-02, Vol.92 (2), p.60-62
Main Authors: Myerson, David N., DeFatta, Rima A., Sataloff, Robert T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Care and treatment
Causes of
Chronic Disease
Hodgkin Disease - radiotherapy
Humans
Laryngeal Edema - diagnosis
Laryngitis
Laryngitis - diagnosis
Laryngoscopy
Larynx
Larynx - radiation effects
Male
Medical treatment
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Patient outcomes
Radiation Injuries - diagnosis
Throat
Vocal Cords - pathology
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Summary:Thyroid dysfunction can be a chronic side effect of radiation that may be particularly harmful to the vocal folds.3 A radiated larynx commonly has decreased lubrication, diminished mucosal pliability, and chronic mild erythema and hypervascularity.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556131309200206