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Table 2 Differential diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction by etiology

From: A radiologic review of hoarse voice from anatomic and neurologic perspectives

Infection/inflammation

Intrinsic vocal fold lesions

Vocal cord paralysis

Miscellaneous

Acute/chronic laryngitis

Laryngeal polyps/nodules/cysts

Post-tracheal intubation

Laryngocele

Laryngeal amyloidosis

Laryngeal papilloma

Compression of CN X or RLN—mediastinal causes

Laryngeal web

Thyroid disease

Laryngeal cancer

Compression of CN X or RLN—thyroid mass

 

Rheumatoid arthritis

 

Compression of CN X or RLN—skull base

 
  

Traumatic Injury to CN X or RLN

 
  

Neurodegenerative disorders (i.e., ALS, Parkinsons)

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