Etiology of odynophagia seen in otolaryngology consultationat chu place kabary antsiranana madagascar

Odynophagia is a symptom of functional concern. It is sometimes a therapeutic emergency in case of dehydration or malnutrition. The objective of this study was to describe the sociodemographic, clinical and etiological characteristics of odynophagia. Patients and method: This was a descriptive retrospective study over 3 years of all cases of odynophagia seen in the Otolaryngology Department, University Hospital, Place Kabary, Antsiranana, Madagascar. Results: In total, 42 cases of odynophagia were collected among the 682 patients seen in consultation during the studyperiod, either a proportion of 6, 16%. The average age of the patients was 32, 76 years with a peak frequency in the age group of 15-30 years. The sex ratio was 0,45. A history of angina predominated with a rate of 33,34%. Half of the patients had previously received antibiotic therapy. A bad oral state wasobservedin76, 19% of cases. The etiology of odynophagia was represented by angina in 45,25% of cases followed by pharyngitis in 19,05% of cases. Conclusion: Odynophagia was a significant reason for consultation in the ENT specialty. It was seen especially in young adults of the female gender with poor oral health. Angina was the main etiology.