Pathogenesis of idiopathic contact granuloma of the larynx. Results of a prospective clinical study.
The pathogenesis of idiopathic contact granuloma is still not clear. The present results of a prospective study on possible etiological factors indicate that oesophageal disturbances are common in patients with contact granuloma but some other pathogenetic factors must also be considered.
Svensson
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Dept. of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden.
Schalén
L
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Fex
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015154:Esophageal Motility Disorders / Q000150:complications; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000150:complications; D006102:Granuloma, Laryngeal / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies