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Orellana Zambrano, M Daniela

Mayo Clinic

Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA.

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The Role of the Otolaryngologist in Early Recognition of Patients With ALS: A Case Report

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal | November 11, 2022 | Volume: 104 | Issue: 1_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1177/01455613221120731 | PMID 36358031

This case report aims to raise awareness of the possibility of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis in patients presenting to the Otolaryngology Department. We describe the case of a 66-year-old woman with hoarseness who was evaluated by several physicians and was referred to an ALS specialist only a year after symptom onset. Our case highlights the importance of considering motor neuron etiologies in patients with voice complaints. Early identification and referral to a specialist are critical for accurate diagnosis and prognosis and may be the key to slowing the disease's progression.