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[Clinical features of ulcerative laryngitis]
S G Romanenko1, E A Kirasirova1,2, O G Pavlikhin1
1Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow, Russia.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|April 28, 2025
Summary
Ulcerative laryngitis, a rare vocal cord condition, presents with dysphonia and cough. Effective treatment involves individualized, comprehensive care, including microbiological examination and long-term monitoring for full voice restoration.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Phoniatrics
- Laryngology
Context:
- Ulcerative laryngitis is a rare condition affecting the vocal folds.
- It is characterized by dysphonia and prolonged cough.
- Previous studies have focused on its rarity and varied terminology.
Purpose:
- To enhance treatment effectiveness for ulcerative laryngitis.
- To analyze clinical features and treatment outcomes.
- To establish optimal management strategies for this rare laryngeal disease.
Summary:
- This study examined 20 patients with ulcerative laryngitis, noting associations with prolonged cough, smoking, and vocal load.
- Clinical findings included dysphonia, hyperemia, and symmetrical vocal fold ulcers.
- Microbiological analysis revealed fungal and bacterial flora in some cases, with healing occurring after cough cessation.
Impact:
- The study highlights the importance of microbiological examination and individualized, comprehensive treatment for ulcerative laryngitis.
- It emphasizes the need for long-term monitoring until full voice function is restored.
- Surgical intervention is reserved for exceptional cases, primarily for differential diagnosis of laryngeal cancer.
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