Quiz 3/23 Flashcards
T/F Volcal nodules are a common pathology`
True
T/F Nodules are typically unilateral
False
Nodules are caused by inflammatory degeneration of which layer of the vocal folds?
Superficial layer of the lamina propria
Vocal abuse is also known as:
phonotrauma
Vocal nodules are associated with fibrosis and edema. What are other terms for these words?
scarring and swelling
_______ nodules are gelatinous while ________ nodules are callous like
acute, chronic
Which perceptual quality of voice becomes more severe as vocal nodules increase in size?
Breathiness
Oral steroids may help someone with vocal nodules if they occur with ________
vascular lesions
T/F If a patient with vocal nodules does not want voice treatment, surgical removal of the nodes will result in a healthy sounding voice.
False- they will return without modification of bad vocal behaviors
What are the causes of Edema? (2)
chronic phonotrauma
exposure to irritants
Chronic edema is known as:
Reinke’s Edema
What are two descriptions of how vocal folds will look in the adducted position with vocal nodules present?
hourglass
capital “A”
Sleep apnea may be associated with extreme cases of ________
Edema
Surgery for edema would consist of what?
Making a longitudinal incision and removing the fluid by suction.
T/F Polyps occur unilaterally
False (usually unilateral, but can be bilateral)
Polyps can take on two different looks. What are they and what does each look like?
pedunculated: attached to a stalk
sessile: fluid filled
_________polyps are caused by respiratory infection, while _________ polyps are caused by vocal abuse. Which is more common?
reactive, hemorrhagic (more common)
Which organic voice disorder is able to form its own blood supply?
Polyps
Due to the mobility of the mass, the voice can change within one utterance in someone with ___________
Vocal fold polyps
What is the optimal choice for management of vocal polyps?
Physiologically based vocal rehabilitation
What is the general definition of papilloma?
A wart-like growth caused by the human papiloma virus
T/F Papilloma may cause lesions in parts of the larynx other than the vocal folds.
True
T/F An adult is more likely to have multiple sites on their body effected by papilloma than a child.
False
T/F The growth and reoccurance rate of papilloma is faster for children than it is for adults.
True
What is the general definition of laryngitis?
Short term inflammation of the laryngeal structures causing voice changes.
T/F Laryngitis is diffuse
true
What are the 4 possible causes of laryngitis?
Viral/bacterial infection
Traumatic Conditions
Autoimmune diseases
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
What is the general definition of a cyst?
A benign mucous filled lesion surrounded by a membrane.
T/F Congenital vocal fold cysts are fairly common
False
Cysts typically appear _____ in color.
White
What procedure is necessary to determine if a cysts is submucosal or a pseudocyst?
videostroboscopy
In any disorder requiring surgery, what should always be prescribed?
Voice therapy afterwards!
______ is a yeast normally present in the body and __________ is a fungal infection
Candida, Candidiasis
Candidiasis occurs as a consequence of ______
immune system weakness.
White plaque buildup in the larynx due to smoking is called:
leukoplakia
What term refers to the fact that nodules are able to change over time?
Reactive nodular change
