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Dysprosody nonassociated with neurological diseases--a case report
José Antonio Pinto1, Renato José Corso, Ana Cláudia Rocha Guilherme
1Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, Sau Paulo, Brazil. japorl@uol.com.br
Summary
Dysprosody, a rare speech disorder, involves changes in speech rhythm and intonation. This case study explores an unusual instance of dysprosody appearing after larynx microsurgery in a patient with Reinke's edema.
Area of Science:
- Neurolinguistics
- Speech Pathology
Background:
- Dysprosody is a rare neurological speech disorder characterized by altered speech rhythm, intonation, and timing.
- It is typically associated with neurological conditions like stroke, head trauma, or brain tumors.
Observation:
- A case study involving a female patient with severe Reinke's edema.
- The patient presented with neurological examinations that were within normal limits.
- Following larynx microsurgery, the patient began exhibiting speech patterns resembling a German dialect.
Findings:
- The patient developed dysprosody, manifesting as a pseudo-foreign accent, despite normal neurological findings.
- This presentation is atypical, as dysprosody is usually linked to primary neurological damage.
Implications:
- This case highlights a potential, albeit rare, link between laryngeal surgery and the development of acquired speech disorders like dysprosody.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying speech alterations post-laryngeal surgery in specific patient populations.