title: [Differential diagnostic considerations in functional voice disorders].
abstract: It is very difficult to give a valid classification of functional voice disorders. Many patients with voice disorder initially consult an ENT specialist. Important aspects of differential diagnosis are presented based on a study of the literature which should help the ENT specialist discriminate between hyperfunctional and hypofunctional dysphonia, which is very important for therapy. An early tentative diagnosis should be followed by a phoniatric examination.
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010699:Phonation; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000503:physiopathology; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Differentialdiagnostische Erwägungen bei funktionellen Stimmstörungen.