HOARSENESS OF VOICE: ETIOLOGICAL SPECTRUM

Abstract

Background: To evaluate the etiological factors of hoarness

Methods: The present study has been carried out in 100 cases of hoarseness were included. Patient with laryngeal and hypopharyngeal malignancy & up to 15 year of age excluded from the study.

Results: In the present series bronchogenic carcinoma is the most common etiological factor causing vocal cord paralysis and second is thyroid surgery and third is tuberculosis of lung

Conclusion: Voice production is a complex mechanism, involving the muscles of pharynx, palate, tongue, nose and lips. A proper protocol is necessary for identifying the factors responsible for vocal fold paralysis which would help in managing the condition more effectively.

Keywords: Vocal cord, Carcinoma, Paralysis.