(1) Background: Hoarseness is not uncommon in children, especially at school age, as communication with peers is intensified. It is caused by improper use or overuse of the vocal apparatus. (2) Methods: The study included 85 hoarse children aged 6–12 (study group) and 240 healthy children (control group) of the same age. The study group underwent a detailed medical history, phoniatric examination, larynx fiber endoscopy, allergy treatment and the Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life questionnaire, modified by Jasmina Stojanovic. (3) Results: Our modified questionnaire revealed the significance of parental perception of a voice disorder in a child after organized activities. Using our modified questionnaire, we were able to determine the most frequent form of a voice disorder in children—speaking too loudly—is often neglected by the environment and can lead to an overall lower life quality. (4) Conclusions: As the presence of hoarseness impairs the quality of life in the pediatric population, awareness of a voice disorder must be recognized and treated on time to overcome the possible side effects on a child’s psychological and emotional development.

Lymphoepithelial carcinoma is an undifferentiated carcinoma with nonneoplastic lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, mostly located in the nasopharynx, while it is extremely rare in the oropharynx. We present a rare case of lymphoepithelial carcinoma arising from palatine tonsil. A 81-year old male patient complained of dysphagia, hypersalivation and bloody sputum. Clinical examination revealed hypertrophy of the right palatine tonsil and ipsilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. Biopsy and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of lymphoepithelial carcinoma. Multi-slice computed tomography showed a 33x31x38 mm heterodense mass in the region of the right palatine tonsil, and 37x30 mm and 21x20 mm lymph nodes on the right side of the neck. The patient was reffered to an oncology council, which suggested radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy. Although rare in clinical practice, lymphoepithelial carcinoma should be considered in cases of tonsil cancer.

Introduction. Laryngeal schwannomas are rare benign neurogenic tumors. They are usually localized in the supraglottic portion of the larynx.Case report. We report a rare case of laryngeal schwannoma with a focus on clinical presentation, diagnosis and management. A 61-year old male patient with a 3-year history of hoarseness underwent telescopic examination which revealed an oval submucosal tumefaction of the left ventricular fold extending over the left vocal fold toward the right ventricular fold. Multi-slice computed tomography showed a 22x15mm well defined, oval heterodense mass in the region of the left ventricular fold, extending toward the left vocal fold and the posterior commissure of the larynx, with signs of initial compression lesion of the thyroid cartilage. Biopsy and histopathology report revealed a primary benign encapsulated mesenchymal tumor, while immunohistochemistry analysis confirmed schwannoma diagnosis. The patient underwent tracheotomy and left hemilaryngectomy, with complete removal of the tumor. There were no signs of recurrence at the six-month follow-up. Conclusion.Schwannomas are rare among benign tumors of the larynx and might grow for years before being diagnosed. Biopsy with histopathology analysis is used to confirm the diagnosis of laryngeal schwannoma, although extreme care should be taken during biopsy.Treatment consists of complete surgical excision, while surgical approach depends on the size and localization of the tumor, as well as on the presence of a peduncle.