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Laryngitis other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Other imaging studies for laryngitis include larygoscopy, which may demonstrate the cause of the disease, and includes vocal cord nodule, polyp, or signs of laryngeal cancer.[1]
Other Imaging Findings
Other Imaging Findings
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy is indicated when hoarseness lasts longer than two weeks and does not have an apparent benign cause; this can occur via direct or indirect laryngoscopy.[1][2][3]
The following video demonstrates acute laryngitis:
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The following video demonstrates chronic laryngitis:
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References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Feierabend RH, Shahram MN (2009). “Hoarseness in adults”. Am Fam Physician. 80 (4): 363–70. PMID 19678604.
- ↑ Garrett CG, Ossoff RH (1999). “Hoarseness”. Med Clin North Am. 83 (1): 115–23, ix. PMID 9927964.
- ↑ Rosen CA, Anderson D, Murry T (1998). “Evaluating hoarseness: keeping your patient’s voice healthy”. Am Fam Physician. 57 (11): 2775–82. PMID 9636340.
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