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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
Acute Voice Hoarseness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Constant - Infectious:
 • Viral Laryngitis
 • Fungal Laryngitis (Monilia)
Acute Voice Hoarseness ... Overuse Variable - Hyperfunction ... #Acute #Voice #Hoarseness
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Medications associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome

First-generation and second-generation antipsychotics are dopamine receptor antagonists, which produce a
of dopaminergic hypofunction
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
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
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
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
tegmental tract • Hoarseness