Vocal Cord Conditions

Benign Vocal Fold Masses

The voice is not only a vital tool for communication but also a significant part of our identity.

Vocal Cord Nodule

A vocal cord nodule is a name given to benign (i.e. not associated with vocal cord cancer) growths that form on the free surface where the vocal cords come into contact.

Vocal Cord Polyp

A vocal cord polyp is one of the most common disorders affecting the vocal cords.

Vocal Cord Cyst

A vocal cord cyst, like other cysts, is formed by the accumulation of any substance in a cavity surrounded by a membrane.

Vocal Cord Granuloma

A vocal cord granuloma usually forms behind the vocal cords, on the cartilaginous part where the vocal cords are attached.

Vocal Cord Haemorrhage

Vocal cord haemorrhage is a condition characterised by the rupture of one of the small blood vessels in the superficial lamina propria layer just below the epithelium of the vocal cords.

Vocal Cord Papilloma

Vocal cord papilloma is a benign lesion of the larynx (throat) and vocal cords.

Vocal Cord Scarring

Vocal cord scarring is a clinical condition caused by damage to the epithelial and lamina propria layers of the vocal cords.

Sulcus Vocalis

Sulcus vocalis (vocal cord sulcus) is one of the most difficult disorders of the vocal cords to diagnose and treat.

Reinke's Oedema (Polypoid Chorditis)

Reinke's oedema (polypoid chorditis) is a vocal cord disease characterised by the accumulation of a dark, jelly-like fluid just beneath the surface epithelium of the vocal cords.

Laryngeal Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a disease characterised by the deposition of proteinaceous material in various cell-free tissues.

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Spasmodic dysphonia is a focal dystonia of the laryngeal (voice box) muscles that begins in adulthood.

Puberphonia (Mutational Falsetto)

During the transition period from childhood to adulthood, especially in boys, a marked voice change occurs.

Dysphonia

Dysphonia is a general term covering any problem with voice production.

Functional Voice Disorders

Functional voice disorders are a group of disorders characterised by impaired voice production without structural abnormalities in the larynx (voice box) or vocal cords.

Phonotrauma and Voice Diseases

Benign diseases of the vocal cords are largely caused by repeated vocal cord trauma (phonotrauma).

Presbyphonia — The Aging Voice

Like other organs and tissues in our body, the larynx and vocal cords also age.

Sound Aging and Multiple Drug Use

The voice is affected by many factors.

Vocal Cord Paralysis

Vocal cord paralysis means that the movement of the vocal cords is restricted due to dysfunction of the nerve that should send signals to the muscles that make up the vocal cord tissue.

Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis

The second most common reason for unilateral vocal cord paralysis is inflammatory conditions that lead to issues in the nerve functioning.

Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis

Bilateral vocal cord paralysis is a term used to describe conditions in which the movement of both vocal cords is restricted.

Vocal Cord Cancer

Vocal cord cancer occurs after some changes in the innermost epithelial layer of the histologically layered structure of the vocal cords.

Vocal Cord Cancer Risk Lesions

White Crusted Lesions at Risk of Vocal Cord Cancer

Vocal cord leukokeratosis, adult laryngeal papillomas and chronic hypertrophic laryngitis are considered as laryngeal precancerous lesions.

Early Diagnosis of Vocal Cord Cancer with Digital Filtering

Early detection of vocal cord cancer requires accurate diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment.

Early Tumor Detection

Tumours in the ear, nose and throat area, often referred to as head and neck cancers, represent an important health problem.