Effects of laryngeal tuberculosis on vocal fold functions: case report

Laryngeal tuberculosis is the most common granulomatous disease of the larynx. In this study, the videostroboscopic findings and vocal assessments of a 28-year-old female with laryngeal and pulmonary tuberculosis were evaluated. Although it can be treated successfully, tuberculosis of the larynx may...

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Published in:Acta otorhino-laryngologica italica 2005-12, Vol.25 (6), p.374-377
Main Authors: Ozüdogru, E, Cakli, H, Altuntas, E E, Gürbüz, M K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Case reports
Female
Humans
Tuberculosis, Laryngeal - complications
Vocal Cords - physiopathology
Voice Disorders - diagnosis
Voice Disorders - etiology
Voice Disorders - physiopathology
Voice Quality
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Summary:Laryngeal tuberculosis is the most common granulomatous disease of the larynx. In this study, the videostroboscopic findings and vocal assessments of a 28-year-old female with laryngeal and pulmonary tuberculosis were evaluated. Although it can be treated successfully, tuberculosis of the larynx may cause irreversible changes in voice quality which is very important for vocal professionals.
ISSN:0392-100X
1827-675X