scholarly journals Allergy and Benign Lesions of the Vocal Cord Mucosa

Author(s):  
Alenka Kravos
Keyword(s):  
2006 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
G. Correa-Illanes ◽  
F. Otarola ◽  
J. Del Lago ◽  
S. Danilla

Author(s):  
Devendra Chikara

Background: In ENT clinics, benign lesions of the larynx are fairly normal. It is not always simple to have a clinical-histological link, but a correct diagnosis is of the utmost importance. The purpose of the present study was to study the clinical profile of benign lesions of the larynx and histopathological trends. Material and Methods: With indirect laryngoscopy or video laryngoscopy, a total of 100 patients clinically diagnosed as cases of benign laryngeal lesion were examined. Under local or general anaesthesia, direct laryngoscopy was performed. The lesion biopsy was sent for histopathological research. Results: Most of the patients were between 21-30 years old, i.e. 38%. Males were more generally affected (62 percent) than females. The principal concern in (84 percent) of cases was hoarseness or change of speech. In 56 per cent of cases, verbal abuse has been shown to be a predisposing factor. The most common clinical diagnosis was vocal cord nodule in 34 percent of cases, followed by vocal cord polyp in 22 percent of cases. Conclusion: The nodules of the vocal cord are the most common benign laryngeal lesions, causing speech hoarseness as the main complaint. The ENT diagnosis and the pathological diagnosis of benign laryngeal lesions were strongly associated. Keywords: Larynx, benign lesions, hoarseness of voice, histopathology.


1985 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 473-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorre T. Henderson ◽  
James C. Denneny ◽  
John Teichgraeber

Laryngeal cysts, particularly epiglottic cysts, are generally benign lesions which cause mild dysphagia or hoarseness. We report a case of an epiglottic cyst that caused almost complete airway obstruction. A 43-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia, hoarseness, and airway obstruction secondary to a large cystic mass involving the entire epiglottis and filling the hypopharynx. He required emergency tracheotomy to secure the airway, and the cyst was incised and drained. Following a subsequent recurrence, laser excision of the cyst was performed and the problem resolved. The cystic mass was found to fill the valleculae, and involved the lingual and laryngeal surfaces of the epiglottis and the left false vocal cord. A review of laryngeal cysts is presented with emphasis on anatomic and embryologic considerations. The potential lethal nature of these lesions is emphasized.


2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
Jae Wook Eom ◽  
Tae Hee Han ◽  
Jong Rak Lee ◽  
Young Wan Kim

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Sebananda Halder ◽  
Debangshu Ghosh ◽  
Jayanta Saha ◽  
Sumit Kumar Basu

Introduction: Benign laryngeal lesions may have some uncommon presentations.  Aims: The aim was to identify unusual benign vocal cord lesions and review their management and follow up.  Material and methods: The records of the patients presenting with different benign vocal cord lesions were reviewed retrospectively. Confirmed cases of vocal cord paralysis and malignancy were excluded from the study. Nine cases were imcluded in this study. Clinical findings, investigation reports, treatment and outcome were analysed.  Results: Most of the patients were from 18 years to 52 years (66%). Most common presenting feature was hoarseness of voice (89%) followed by respiratory distress (33%) . Microlaryngeal surgeries were done in 7 patients (78%) and 2 patients (22%) were  managed conservatively.  Conclusion: Diagnosis of benign vocal cord lesions may sometimes be difficult. Careful history, attention to the anatomy and the probable variations in presentation of the benign lesions of larynx, thorough clinical examination and different diagnostic tools are essential for satisfactory management.


2005 ◽  
Vol 173 (4S) ◽  
pp. 145-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Schostak ◽  
Hans Krause ◽  
Jens Köllermann ◽  
Mark Schrader ◽  
Bernd Straub ◽  
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