# Vocal fold polyps

Vocal fold polyps

These are usually unilateral and may be associated with an acute infective episode, cigarette smoking or vocal abuse ( Figure 52.53 ). Speech therapy is again indicated, but they do usually require removal by microdissection or laser surgery . Summary box 52.12 Causes of hoarseness /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF 

Mucosal disease (e.g. vocal nodule, polyps or laryngeal
papillomatosis, acute or chronic laryngitis)
Neurological disease (e.g. vocal fold palsy)
Neoplasia (e.g. laryngeal tumours)
Non-speci
/f_i
c voice disorders, functional dysphonia
Figure 52.54
Laryngeal papillomas.

Vocal fold polyps

These are usually unilateral and may be associated with an acute infective episode, cigarette smoking or vocal abuse ( Figure 52.53 ). Speech therapy is again indicated, but they do usually require removal by microdissection or laser surgery . Summary box 52.12 Causes of hoarseness /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF 

Mucosal disease (e.g. vocal nodule, polyps or laryngeal
papillomatosis, acute or chronic laryngitis)
Neurological disease (e.g. vocal fold palsy)
Neoplasia (e.g. laryngeal tumours)
Non-speci
/f_i
c voice disorders, functional dysphonia
Figure 52.54
Laryngeal papillomas.