Clinicopathological Evaluation of the Patients with Hoarseness of Voice.

ABSTRACT

Hoarseness is one of the commonest symptoms which brings the patient to physician. Any change in quality of voice must be evaluated thoroughly and promptly as it may underlie some infective or neoplastic lesion which can be managed better if diagnosed at an early stage.METHODSThe study was conducted in Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, for period of 1.5 years in which 81 patients with hoarseness were selected. After complete general and ENT examination, required investigations were done. Data was collected, tabulated and compared. Out of the total of 81 patients, 58 were males and 23 were females. Carcinoma laryngo-pharynx was found to be the most common cause of hoarseness. Most of the cases were from middle age group i.e. 50 to 60 years. Associated tobacco addiction in any form was very common in all the patients.RESULTSHoarseness of voice can be an alarming symptom in adult patients, particularly when it is present in males with chronic history of addiction. One should be very cautious during investigations as it leads to malignancy most of the time. Early diagnosis and treatment give good prognosis and better outcome to the patient.CONCLUSIONSHoarseness of voice is just a symptom with a very diverse aetiology. Proper diagnosis through detailed history and prompt examination leads to early diagnosis and management as well.