Four-year old Carrie presented with moderate breathy dysphonia.Endoscopic examination revealed multiple glistening,pinkish white irregular masses located on the right side of the pharyngeal wall,the right regions of the epiglottis,the right region of the thyroid cartilage and the right region of the vocal fold.The medical diagnosis was probably

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The description of the irregular masses located on multiple areas of the larynx and pharynx is consistent with papillomata, which are benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This condition commonly presents with breathy dysphonia and is more common in children. Contact ulcers, laryngeal webs, and vocal nodules typically do not present with multiple irregular masses and are not associated with HPV.

Four-Year Old Carrie Presented with Moderate Breathy Dysphonia