Vocal cord nodules and polyps

Question 1

what causes Vocal cord nodules and polyps

Answer 1

result from injury to the lamina propria fo the true vocal cords

Question 2

how do Vocal cord nodules and polyps differ in location and appearance

Answer 2

vocal cord polyps
-usually unilateral
-larger than nodules
-often have dominant surface blood vessels [38]

vocal cord nodules
-usually occur bilaterally [38]

Question 3

causes of vocal cord polyps 5

Answer 3

if unilateral
-acute phonatory injury (trauma)

if bilateral
-GORD
-untreated hypothyroid
-chorinic laryngeal reactions
-chronic inhalation of irritants (industrial fumes, cigareets)

Question 4

causes of vocal cord nodules 1

Answer 4

main cause is chronic voice abuse
-yelling, shouting

Question 5

syx and sy of Vocal cord nodules and polyps 2

Answer 5

slowly developping hoarness and breathy voice

Question 6

diagnosis of Vocal cord nodules and polyps 2

Answer 6

laryngoscopy and sometimes biopsy (to rule out cancer)

Question 7

treatment of Vocal cord nodules and polyps 3

Answer 7

avoidance of cause -for nodules-avoid smoking, treat GORD
-this allows healing

for polyps - NEED surgical removal
-microlaryngoscopy

voice therapy aswell

Question 8

when is laryngoscopy needed for Vocal cord nodules and polyps

Answer 8

if syx persisting > 3wks