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Basic algorithm for diagnosis and management of hoarseness

Image Source: Peng  KA , Kim I,
diagnosis and management ... of hoarseness ... ; #diagnosis; #hoarseness
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
dyspnea, cough, hoarseness ... Algorithm #diagnosis #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Chest pain, cough, hoarseness ... pulmonary symptoms • Hoarseness ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Caustic Ingestion

Extent Of injury by caustic agents determined by 
• Duration ot tissue contact 
• Ability
Respiratory tract • Hoarseness ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Management
Lung Cancer Overview - Types, Location and Characteristics and Histology
SPHERE of complications: 
Superior vena cava syndrome
laryngeal symptoms (hoarseness
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
- Goiter -> Hoarseness
Vocal Cord Paralysis on Bronchoscopy
Bronchogenic carcinoma sometimes presents dysphonia as the first symptom. This patient complained
complained of hoarseness
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
tegmental tract • Hoarseness
Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis - Physical Exam Maneuvers
 • Sustained lateral gaze for seconds to elicit
sounds to elicit hoarseness
Diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
In research, MCS is defined based on the following:20
1. It is chronic
irritability; sneezing; hoarseness ... #Differential #Management