title: Pathogenesis of voice disorders in childhood.
abstract: The aim of this article is to review: The specific features of phonatory structures in childhood and their functional correlations. The causal factors of voice disorders in the pediatric patient: chromosomal defects, congenital deformities, mass laryngeal lesions, inflammations and infections, traumata, neurologic disorders, metabolic and endocrine disorders, deafness, velopharyngeal insufficiency, adolescent voice change, vocal abuse and misuse, and musculoskeletal tension disorders.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000150:complications; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000150:complications; D011627:Puberty; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology