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Combined ENT

Type of speech seen in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

ExplanationA. • Rhinolalia aperta is caused by conditions leading to velopharyngeal insufficiency, e.g. cleft palate, bifid uvula, paralysed palate. • Hot potato voice is produced by painful mass lesions of the oropharynx.