Dysphonia in Children
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2012-09-01
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Garcia Martins, Regina Helena [UNESP]
Hidalgo Ribeiro, Caio Bosque
Zeponi Fernandes de Mello, Bruno Marcos
Branco, Anete
Mendes Tavares, Elaine Lara
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Mosby-elsevier
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Introduction. Vocal symptoms are common among the pediatric population and are often caused by vocal abuse. Laryngoscopy is essential for their diagnosis because it helps differentiate several laryngeal lesions, leading to a decision for suitable treatments considering each case.Objectives. This study aims to present the clinical characteristics, and the laryngoscopic diagnosis of a dysphonic child population.Methods. The parents of 304 children, aged from 4 to 18 years and presenting prolonged hoarseness, answered a questionnaire about their children's voice, and all children were subjected to videolaryngostroboscopy.Results. Male children aged from 7 to 12 years (64%) were predominant. Vocal abuse (n-162) and nasal obstruction symptoms (n-10) were the most frequent associated symptoms. The vocal symptoms had a chronic evolution (over 1 year) and were reported by most parents (n-200). The most commonly diagnosed lesions in the laryngoscopic exams were vocal nodules (n-175) and epidermal cysts (n-47). Furthermore, there was an association of some lesions, especially minor structural alterations.Conclusion. In the present study, dysphonia occurred mainly in children aged from 7 to 12 years, predominantly males. Vocal abuse and nasal obstruction symptoms were frequently reported. Vocal nodules and cysts were the most commonly diagnosed laryngeal lesions in the laryngoscopic exams.
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Children, Voice, Dysphonia
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Journal of Voice. New York: Mosby-elsevier, v. 26, n. 5, p. 4, 2012.