Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Bilateral Benign Vocal Fold Lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study describes a clinical case of benign bilateral vocal fold lesions in a 4-year-old boy. Acoustic, aerodynamic, auditory-perceptual, and stroboscopic evaluations are described, and the outcomes of intervention are reported.

Method

Methodology for acoustic, aerodynamic, auditory-perceptual, and stroboscopic data collection and analysis are described.

Results/conclusions

This patient presented to the clinic with bilateral vocal fold lesions resulting in moderate dysphonia characterized by breathiness, roughness, and vocal strain. Acoustic measures supported auditory-perceptual assessment indicating that vocal quality was moderately dysphonic, and aerodynamic measures suggested vocal hyperfunction. Stroboscopic evaluation was limited due to patient's age;

SUBMITTER: Fujiki RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905224 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature