Pectoriloquy
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| Pectoriloquy | |
|---|---|
| Differential diagnosis | pneumonia |
Pectoriloquy is the increased resonance of the voice through the lung structures, so that it is clearly comprehensible using a stethoscope on the chest. It usually indicates consolidation of the underlying lung parenchyma.[1]
Types include egophony and bronchophony.[2]
