Laryngeal Click: A Case Report with an Undescribed Anatomical Cause
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Dysphonia, Larynx, Spine, Thyroid CartilageAbstract
Introduction: Laryngeal click is a rare phenomenon largely unknown to physicians in general. There are approximately 20 cases reported in the literature, with the first report described by Counter in 1978. It presents as a click in the neck due to anatomical changes in the larynx. It can lead to repeated medical consultations and cause psychological symptoms, affecting quality of life, as patients are unaware of the benign nature of their condition.
Objectives: The aim is to increase awareness of this condition to better manage patients with this rare symptomatology and highlight the importance of its diagnosis.
Methods: We present a case of bilateral laryngeal click syndrome associated with tension dysphonia, where the inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage directly impacted the vertebral body, being, to our knowledge, the first report with this mechanism.
Results: There are few reported cases with anatomical alterations different from the one presented in this article. A comprehensive and integrated approach should be taken to determine the anatomical causes and possible treatment options.
Conclusions: It is important to be aware of this condition to perform comprehensive assessments and, depending on the etiology of the disease, offer therapeutic options to the patient.
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