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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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta otorhino-laryngologica italica 2005-12, Vol.25 (6), p.374-377
Hauptverfasser:	Ozüdogru, E, Cakli, H, Altuntas, E E, Gürbüz, M K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	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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Zusammenfassung:	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