Sulcus Vocalis

Question 1

sulcus vocalis

Answer 1

relatively rare laryngeal condition characterized by a furro along the upper-medial edge of the vf

Question 2

furros

Answer 2

grooves

Question 3

epithelial line pocket that…

Answer 3

• runs along the length of the vf
• appears to divide the vf into an upper and lower lip

Question 4

can be unilateral or bilateral, varying lengths, varying depths

Answer 4

• really deep, makes it look like vf is split
• epithelium is attached to an inner layer rather than the superficial layer

Question 5

sulcus vocalis does not come from phono-trauma, they are typically ___

Answer 5

congenital

Question 6

when they close, they close in a spindle pattern

Answer 6

• top and bottom close, but middle does not
• hyperfunction to flatten out the vfs

Question 7

medical treatment for sulcus vocalis

Answer 7

• can fix with surgery
• only way to fully fix
• implant something to bulk up the vf

Question 8

SLP treatment for sulcus vocalis

Answer 8

• breaking the hyperfunctional habit
• if have weak and thin voice, strike a balance glottal tone and glottal loudness