Patterns in the evaluation of Hoarseness: Time to presentation, laryngeal visualization, and diagnostic accuracy

ConclusionsPatients received prompt laryngeal visualization. However, we observed high rates of diagnostic error. Initial diagnoses of LPR, edema, infection, and allergy appear to be particularly likely to be revised on further evaluation; and scar, sulcus, atrophy, and paresis are likely to be overlooked. Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2014

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Source: The Laryngoscope - October 7, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarah E. Keesecker, Thomas Murry, Lucian Sulica Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research