6. Altered Voice: When Your Tone Tells a Story
You might not think much about changes in your voice unless you’re a singer or a public speaker. However, voice alterations can signal a cystic hygroma located near vocal cords or airways. Your voice might become hoarse, or you could experience a pitch change that others begin to notice.
The fascinating aspect of this symptom is that it often puzzles people. They can’t quite put their finger on it, but something sounds different. Conversations might become strenuous, and the individual might start clearing their throat more often, thinking it’s just a transient issue.
Now, you may wonder why a cystic hygroma would affect your voice. It comes down to pressure and placement. If the cystic hygroma grows near the larynx or vocal cords, it could apply enough pressure to alter the vibration patterns, thus changing the voice’s tone or clarity.(6)
