Title: Influences of Acinic Cell Carcinoma on Speech and Resonance: A Single Case Study
Authors: Santosh Kumar, Jacqueline B Fernandes, Cynthia Santhmayor, Stemilin Shaji, Amitha Paul, Diya Mathew
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i7.102
Abstract
Acinic cell carcinoma refers to a malignant low-grade tumor of the salivary glands. Hyper nasality and misarticulation are the two major symptoms noted in individuals having a carcinoma of this type. The post evaluation was suggestive of improved speech intelligibility.
Keywords: Acinic cell carcinoma, resonance, speech, soft palate.
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