VoxAir Lab - Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Bilateral Benign Vocal

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Robert Brinton Fujiki
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2022

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Fujiki, R. B. (2022). Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Bilateral Benign Vocal Fold Lesions. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups.

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Fujiki, Robert Brinton. “Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Bilateral Benign Vocal Fold Lesions.” Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups (2022).

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Fujiki, Robert Brinton. “Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Bilateral Benign Vocal Fold Lesions.” Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2022.

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@article{robert2022a,
  title = {Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Bilateral Benign Vocal Fold Lesions.},
  year = {2022},
  journal = {Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups},
  author = {Fujiki, Robert Brinton}
}

Abstract

Purpose This study describes a clinical case of benign bilateral vocal fold lesions in a 4-year-old boy. Acoustic, aerodynamic, auditory-perceptual, and stroboscopic evaluations are described, and the outcomes of intervention are reported.

Method Methodology for acoustic, aerodynamic, auditory-perceptual, and stroboscopic data collection and analysis are described.

Results/Conclusions This patient presented to the clinic with bilateral vocal fold lesions resulting in moderate dysphonia characterized by breathiness, roughness, and vocal strain. Acoustic measures supported auditory-perceptual assessment indicating that vocal quality was moderately dysphonic, and aerodynamic measures suggested vocal hyperfunction. Stroboscopic evaluation was limited due to patient's age; however, reduced vocal fold oscillation and hourglass glottic closure were observed. Therapeutic probes indicated that the patient was a good candidate for voice therapy, and a course of six sessions was completed. Repeat evaluation indicated improvements in auditory-perceptual and acoustic voice measures.