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Clinical Practice: Vocal nodules in dysphonic children

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Common among children, vocal symptoms are a cause of concern for parents who seek elucidation of their diagnosis and treatment. Vocal nodules are the major cause of dysphonias in children and are related to vocal abuse. We conducted a literature review considering clinical, physiopathological, epidemiological, and histological aspects of vocal nodules, as well as diagnostic methods, highlighting the main studies addressing this issue. The controversial points of treatments were also discussed.

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    Regina Helena Garcia Martins, Anete Branco, Elaine Lara Mendes Tavares & Andrea Cristina Jóia Gramuglia

  2. Disciplina de Otorrinolaringologia, Departamento de Oftalmologia, Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescocço, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Distrito de Rubião Junior s/n, Botucatu, São Paulo, 18618-970, Brazil

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Martins, R.H.G., Branco, A., Tavares, E.L.M. et al. Clinical Practice: Vocal nodules in dysphonic children. Eur J Pediatr 172, 1161–1165 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-013-2048-x

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