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Abstract
Cryptococcal laryngitis is a rare infection, with only 30 reported cases - worldwide. There is an emerging consensus in the literature that cryptococcal laryngitis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with persistent vocal hoarseness. The role of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) in differential diagnosis, and the assessment and management of voice and swallowing sequelae as a result of cryptococcal laryngitis, is currently unknown. This paper reports on the presentation of an 82-year-old gentleman with a case of severe cryptococcal laryngitis and the preliminary swallow assessment and vocal perceptual analysis undertaken as part of his clinical care. This case is the 31st reported case of this infection worldwide. This paper aims to raise awareness among clinicians of this rare condition, its clinical manifestation, and the speech-language pathologists’ role in the differential diagnosis and management of swallowing and voice sequelae for this patient population.
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Rebecca Sexton
Rebecca Sexton is a speech-language pathologist at Redland Hospital.
Sarah Fulton
Sarah Fulton is a senior speech-language pathologist at Redland Hospital.
Bena Brown
Dr Bena Brown is an advanced speechlanguage pathologist, a principal allied health research fellow in cancer, and a senior lecturer and affiliate at the University of Queensland.