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Viral supraglottitis in an adult
ENT Journal, 04/03/09
Lotfizadeh A et al. - A 31-year-old man with a history of recurrent pharyngitis presented to the Voice Center complaining of a 2-day history of right-sided throat pain, globus sensation, odynophagia, and mild dysphonia. He denied any constitutional symptoms or otalgia.Physical examination revealed a 2+ right tonsil with edema and erythema. Videostroboscopy also revealed edema and erythema of the right arytenoid complex and patchy areas of ulceration of the mucosa. Given the presence of the ulcerations, viral serology was obtained. While awaiting the results of the viral titers, the patient was treated with methylprednisolone.
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