A clinicopathological study of hoarseness of voice in a tertiary care center in Kanyakumari District

Objective: Hoarseness of voice can develop due to various etiology. The present study aimed evaluate the causes and correlation factors causing hoarseness voice. Materials Methods: was done in department ENT, Sree Mookambika Institute Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu. Among 72 patients who attended ENT OP with included based on inclusion exclusion criteria. Study procedure purpose explained each patient informed consent obtained. All demographic clinical data were collected analyzed SPSS software 20.0 version. Results: patients. More number age between 51-70 years, Maximum males. Manual Laborers showed more compare other profession. Benign than malignant causes. 25% smokers. 33.3% had VC polyp.Conclusion: may be pathological changes. Even a slightest delays lead drastic change staging should evaluated thoroughly. An appropriate history, complete through physical examination investigations timely diagnosis underlying cause.