Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Vocal cord paralysis is a common symptom of various diseases1. It may be due to neurogenic or mechanical fixation of the vocal cords1. Clinical diagnosis of the underlying cause leading to paralysis of the vocal cords is important. Vocal cord paralysis is a sign of a certain underlying disease, a diagnosis which can be attributed to various causes. This study was conducted to identify patients with vocal cord paralysis and to know the etiological diagnosis in a tertiary care centre. A prospective study was carried out in the Department of ENT over a period of six months from November 2023 to April 2024. A total of 32 patients with vocal cord paralysis were identified and examined using various tests and investigations to determine the aetiology. The most common presenting complaint was change in voice (78%). Unilateral paralysis (78%) was more prevalent than bilateral paralysis (22%), with the right vocal cord (41%) more commonly affected than the left (37%). The most commonly affected age group was 51‐60 years (44%). Males (66%) were affected more often than females (34%), with a ratio of 1.9:1. Among the affected males, 86% were known smokers and 71% were known alcoholics. The most common cause of vocal cord paralysis was found to be Carcinoma Larynx (31%), followed by Carcinoma hypopharynx (16%). Carcinoma larynx is the most common cause of vocal cord paralysis. Identifying the exact etiopathogenesis of vocal cord paralysis in patients has been difficult and is very important in order to establish a proper diagnostic and treatment protocol for these patients.
How to cite this article:
B.K. Noorjihan, Lyra Joy, Dayana Babu and V. Deepak Rajadurai. Clinical Profile and Etiopathogenesis of Vocal Cord Paralysis in A Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.226.230
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.226.230