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Foreign accent syndrome post tonsillectomy: A case report.

Mel Corbett¹, John O'Shea², Nadia Van Den Berg¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Galway University Hospital Galway Ireland.

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|June 6, 2022

Summary

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Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS) is a rare neurological condition. This report details a unique case of FAS developing after a tonsillectomy, presenting an Irish accent in a healthy patient.

Keywords:

Irish accent foreign accent syndrome tonsillectomy

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Linguistics
Otolaryngology

Background:

Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS) is a rare disorder characterized by altered speech patterns.
Typically, FAS results from neurological damage, with few documented cases.
No prior reports link FAS to general anesthesia or surgical procedures.

Observation:

A healthy 27-year-old Australian woman developed FAS post-tonsillectomy.
Her postoperative speech exhibited characteristics resembling an Irish accent.
This represents a novel presentation of FAS following elective surgery.

Findings:

The case suggests a potential link between tonsillectomy under general anesthesia and the onset of FAS.
Neurological sequelae of surgical procedures may manifest in speech.
The specific mechanism causing this accent change requires further investigation.

Implications:

This case expands the known triggers for Foreign Accent Syndrome.
It highlights the importance of considering speech changes after surgical interventions.
Further research is needed to understand the neurobiological underpinnings of post-surgical FAS.