Vocal fold granuloma Flashcards
1
Q
Define vocal fold granuloma.
A
A lesion on both vocal folds caused by trauma and subsequent inflammation and ulceration
2
Q
What are the causes of vocal fold granuloma?
A
- Endotracheal intubation
- Voice overuse
- Chronic cough
- GORD
3
Q
What are the clinical features of vocal fold granuloma?
A
- Hoarseness
- Cough
4
Q
What is typically seen on laryngoscopy with vocal fold granulomas?
A
- Bilateral lesion
- Mushroom-shaped appearance of granulomas, whitish shimmering fibrin coating
- Located in the dorsal third of vocal folds, adjacent to the arytenoids
*also do biopsy to exclude cancer and TB
5
Q
What is the management of vocal cord granulomas?
A
- Conservative management
- Microsurgical removal
