title: Vocal fold paralysis secondary to phonotrauma.
abstract: A unique case of acute onset vocal fold paralysis secondary to phonotrauma is presented. The cause was forceful vocalization by a drill instructor on a firearm range. Imaging studies revealed extensive intralaryngeal and retropharyngeal hemorrhage. Laryngoscopy showed a complete left vocal fold paralysis. Relative voice rest was recommended, and the patient regained normal vocal fold mobility and function after approximately 12 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: Travis A L
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.affiliation: Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: Joy E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Gaziano
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. Electronic address: mridley@health.usf.edu.
authors.forename: Marion B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Ridley
mesh_terms: D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013061:Speech Acoustics; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014833:Voice Quality
keywords: Phonotrauma; Vocal fold paralysis; Voice rest