Isolated laryngeal mucosal candidiasis: a case report
The candida infection may settle in the larynx by the degeneration of the protective mucosal barrier. In this study, the case discussed with a review on the literature, is 71 years old, mentally ill, at a low socio-economic level, have been addicted to antibiotic use, heavy smoker for a long time an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayincilik
2004-06-01
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| Series: | Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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http://turkarchotolaryngol.net/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/solated-laryngeal-mucosal-candidiasis-a-case-repor/43718
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| Summary: | The candida infection may settle in the larynx by the degeneration of the protective mucosal barrier. In this study, the case discussed with a review on the literature, is 71 years old, mentally ill, at a low socio-economic level, have been addicted to antibiotic use, heavy smoker for a long time and diagnosed with isolated mucosal laryngeal candidiasis. Early diagnosis and treatment prevented the systemic spread while taking the infection under control in a short time. Voice therapy is necessary during or after primary treatment of the definitely diagnosed cases. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-7474 |