Bilateral Vocal Fold Polyps with Occult Sulcus Mucosal Bridge

A case of bilateral vocal fold mucosal bridges, bilateral trans-vocal fold type III sulci vocales, and an intracordal polyp.

INTRODUCTION We present a patient with a novel finding of bilateral mucosal bridges, bilateral type III trans-vocal fold sulci vocales, and a vocal fold polyp. Although sulci and mucosal bridges occur in the vocal folds, it is rare to find multiples of these lesions in a single patient, and it is even more uncommon when they occur in conjunction with a vocal fold polyp. To our knowledge, this i...

[Incidence of structural vocal fold abnormalities associated with vocal fold polyps.

UNLABELLED Phonotrauma is considered the main cause of vocal fold polyps (VFP). However, the authors believe that an underlying anatomical deviation could render the vocal folds more susceptible to such trauma. AIM To prove this hypothesis a retrospective chart review was carried out to correlate the surgical findings of patients with VFP. MATERIAL AND METHODS The charts of thirty-three pat...

Incidence of structural vocal fold abnormalities associated with vocal fold polyps Summary

Resolution of vocal fold polyps with conservative treatment.

OBJECTIVES Vocal fold polyp is generally thought to require surgical removal. However, a certain proportion of polyps resolve with conservative treatment. This study was performed to clarify the frequency of spontaneous resolution of vocal fold polyp and identify features associated with polyps that are likely to resolve without surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS A review of...

Bilateral vocal fold immobility: diagnosis and treatment.

UNLABELLED Vocal fold immobility may be due to bilateral neurogenic paralysis, cricoarytenoid joint fixation, laryngeal synechiae, or posterior glottic stenosis. Treatment aims to establish a patent airway and preserve the function of the glottic sphincter and voice quality. OBJECTIVES To analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in cases of bilateral vocal fold immobility seen at our...