Vocal Polyps in Tourette Syndrome
Hoarseness and dysphonia are often a result of vocal cord polyps which in turn, are linked to vocal trauma. We report the case of vocal polyps in the setting of a 27-year old male with a history only remarkable for Tourette syndrome. We review the literature regarding etiology and pathophysiology of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Movement Disorders Society
2011-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Movement Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://e-jmd.org/upload/jmd-4-2-80-8.pdf |
| Summary: | Hoarseness and dysphonia are often a result of vocal cord polyps which in turn, are linked to vocal trauma. We report the case of vocal polyps in the setting of a 27-year old male with a history only remarkable for Tourette syndrome. We review the literature regarding etiology and pathophysiology of vocal cord lesions and propose vocal tics in Tourette syndrome as an under-recognized etiology. In this way, we also review therapies that may aid in treating not only the vocal cord lesions but also particularly in the setting of vocal tics. |
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| ISSN: | 2005-940X 2093-4939 |