A case of superior laryngeal nerve paresis and psychogenic dysphonia.

Abstract

A psychogenic voice disorder co-occurred or evolved with the symptoms and signs of unilateral superior laryngeal nerve paresis. We speculated that the former was a manifestation of a musculoskeletal tension or conversion reaction disorder, whereas the latter was a sequela to a self-limiting inflammatory process. Voice therapy proved effective for alleviating the psychogenic dysphonia after the signs of the neuropathy had resolved, whereas psychotherapy offered strategies for stress management. A multidisciplinary approach to this patient provided for differential diagnosis and efficacious treatment.

• Authors: D E Hartman, W W Daily, K N Morin
• Journal: The Journal of speech and hearing disorders (J Speech Hear Disord) Vol. 54 Issue 4 Pg. 526-9 (Nov 1989) ISSN: 0022-4677 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2681999 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Female
• Humans
• Relaxation Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Stress, Psychological (complications, therapy)
• Vocal Cord Paralysis (complications)
• Voice Disorders (etiology, therapy)