Vocal Granuloma

Question 1

What are Vocal Granulomas

Answer 1

Vocal cord granulomas are masses that result from irritation. Granulomas can grow anywhere on the body where there is an irritation. In the throat, they can grow as a response to an irritation or injury. Usually non-cancerous, these granulomas grow on the cartilages that attach to the back of the vocal cords.

Question 2

What are some of the causes of Vocal Granulomas

Answer 2

laryngopharyngeal reflux, vocal abuse,
Hard glottal attack, chronic throat clearing and
cough, infection, and intubation trauma

Question 3

What are some of the treatment options for Vocal Granulomas

Answer 3

Treatment depends on cause: anti-reflux
medication, voice rest, systemic corticosteroids,
inhaled corticosteroids, voice therapy, antibiotics
surgical excision, recurrence rate reduced with Botox injections (Ma et al 2015)- grading system introduced to compare baseline with outcome