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Michael P Chu¹, Karen Pm Chu², Kevin Fung³

¹Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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|May 29, 2014

Summary

Vocal cord polyps, causing hoarseness, can stem from vocal tics associated with Tourette syndrome. This case highlights an under-recognized cause and discusses relevant treatment approaches for both polyps and tics.

Keywords:

Hoarseness Tourette syndrome Vocal poly

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Neurology

Background:

Hoarseness and dysphonia are common symptoms often attributed to vocal cord polyps.
Vocal cord polyps are frequently linked to vocal trauma or overuse.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary vocal and motor tics.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of vocal cord polyps in a patient with Tourette syndrome.
To explore vocal tics as a potential under-recognized cause of vocal cord lesions.
To review the literature on the etiology and pathophysiology of vocal cord lesions and discuss therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 27-year-old male with vocal polyps and Tourette syndrome.
Literature review on vocal cord lesions, Tourette syndrome, and vocal tics.
Analysis of potential pathophysiological links between vocal tics and vocal cord pathology.

Main Results:

The patient presented with hoarseness attributed to vocal cord polyps.
Tourette syndrome and associated vocal tics were identified as a significant factor in the patient's history.
Literature supports the potential for repetitive, forceful vocalizations in tics to cause laryngeal trauma.

Conclusions:

Vocal tics in Tourette syndrome represent an under-recognized etiology for vocal cord polyps.
Understanding this link can improve diagnosis and management of vocal complaints in affected individuals.
Therapeutic interventions should consider addressing both the vocal cord lesions and the underlying vocal tics.