Laryngeal Papillomatosis — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: The most common benign tumor of the larynx, appearing as warty or cauliflower-like growths on the vocal cords, is a laryngeal _____

Answer: papilloma (Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis)

Flashcard 2: _____ are benign papillary squamous proliferations commonly found on the true vocal cords. It is associated with HPV6 and HPV11

Answer: Laryngeal papilloma

Flashcard 3: _____ is the preferred treatment for laryngeal papillomas

Answer: Endoscopic surgical removal

Flashcard 4: Laryngeal papillomas are usually _____ lesions in children

Answer: multiple

Flashcard 5: The given lesion of the vocal cords is a laryngeal _____

Answer: papilloma

Flashcard 6: Type _____ thyroplasty or lateralization is done for adductor spasmodic dysphonia

Answer: II

Extra: Isshiki Classification of Thyroplasty: - **Type I: Medialization** (e.g., Unilateral vocal cord paralysis/RLN palsy) - **Type II: Lateralization** (e.g., Adductor spasmodic dysphonia) - **Type III: Relaxation/Shortening** (to lower pitch, e.g., androphonia) - **Type IV: Stretching/Lengthening** (to raise pitch, e.g., puberphonia)

Flashcard 7: Laryngeal papillomas are usually _____ lesions in adults

Answer: single

Flashcard 8: Biphasic stridor is seen in lesions of _____, subglottis and cervical trachea

Answer: glottis

Flashcard 9: Since _____ is supplied by SLN, it is spared in RLN palsy and causes mild adduction, this theory is known as Wagner and Grossman theory

Answer: cricothyroid

Flashcard 10: Risk factors for laryngeal CA is _____ and alcohol

Answer: smoking