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  • Sample Reports - Otolaryngology - ENT

• Throat Conditions

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• Periodic Fever (Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis And Adenitis)

A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mouth ulcers, periodic fevers, pharyngeal inflammation and infection of neck lymph nodes.



• Perisylvian Syndrome

A very rare nerve disorder characterized by weakness or paralysis of face, jaw tongue and throat muscles. Other symptoms include seizures, delayed development and mental retardation.



• Pharyngitis

Inflammation or infection of the larynx in the throat



• Pharyngitis

Inflammation or infection of the larynx in the throat



• Pharyngoconjunctival Fever

An infectious disease usually caused by adenovirus type 3. The infection may be acute, epidemic or sporadic and is more common in children. Infection can be transmitted through swimming pools. The incubation period is 5-9 days.



• Pharynx Cancer

A condition that is characterised by a malignant lesion located in the pharynx



• Plummer-Vinson Syndrome

A rare condition characterized by iron-deficiency anemia, nail abnormalities and dysphagia.



• Polypoid Degeneration

Vocal cord swelling due to a build up of fluid. Causes include Gastroesophageal reflux, smoking, hormonal problems and chronic voice abuse. The condition is most common in middle-aged or post-menopausal women who have a long history of smoking.



• Presbylarynx

Loss of vocal fold tone and elasticity due to aging which affects voice quality.



• Puberphonia

A voice disorder where a person has a high-pitched adolescent voice even though they are past the age of puberty. The exact cause is difficult to determine.