Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of epiglottis? Be specific.
A
H. influenzae type B
2
Q
What is the medical approach to acute epiglottitis, and why?
A
Medical emergency - Risk of airway obstruction
3
Q
Patient presents with hoarseness due to benign papillary tumor of the vocal cord. What is it called? What causes it?
A
Laryngeal papilloma - HPV 6 and 11
4
Q
How many laryngeal papillomas are usually in children versus adults?
A
Single in adults, multiple in children