title: Vocal polyps in tourette syndrome.
abstract: Hoarseness and dysphonia are often a result of vocal cord polyps which in turn, are linked to vocal trauma. We report the case of vocal polyps in the setting of a 27-year old male with a history only remarkable for Tourette syndrome. We review the literature regarding etiology and pathophysiology of vocal cord lesions and propose vocal tics in Tourette syndrome as an under-recognized etiology. In this way, we also review therapies that may aid in treating not only the vocal cord lesions but also particularly in the setting of vocal tics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.affiliation: Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Karen Pm
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fung
keywords: Hoarseness; Tourette syndrome; Vocal poly