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J38.102

Vocal-cord Polyp

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

声带肥厚、声带萎缩、失音、气息异常、声带老化、呼吸困难、喉鸣声、声门短而窄、嗓音粗、喉头增大

The pathology of disease

Vocal-cord polyp is a benign unilateral vascular/edematous lesion of the vocal cord, associated with voice overuse, smoking, or reflux, presenting with hoarseness, voice breaks, and occasional hemoptysis. Treatment: voice therapy; smoking cessation; treat LPR/GERD; microlaryngoscopic excision (cold knife/CO2 laser) if persistent; vocal rest; laryngoscopy to rule out dysplasia/malignancy; follow recurrence.

Common Symptoms

Hoarseness; voice breaks; occasional hemoptysis; unilateral

Causes and Pathogenesis

Voice overuse/smoking/reflux causes vocal-cord vascular injury and polyp formation.

Treatment

Voice therapy; treat smoking/reflux; microlaryngoscopic excision if persistent

Preventive Measures

Voice care; smoking cessation; treat reflux.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT/Voice department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.