Isolated laryngeal mucosal candidiasis: a case report

• Published in: Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
• Main Authors: Kubilay K. Metin, Sema Başak, Gökhan Erpek, Nil Çulhac›, Hülya Eyigör
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society 2004-06-01
• Subjects: laryngeal candidiasis; mucosa; hoarseness.
• Online Access: http://turkarchotolaryngol.net/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/solated-laryngeal-mucosal-candidiasis-a-case-repor/43718

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.