Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Most common presenting feature of subglottic stenosis is _____

Answer: dyspnea

Flashcard 2: Diagnosis of laryngocele can be made by visualization through _____

Answer: indirect laryngoscopy

Flashcard 3: Laser used for vocal cord polyps is _____

Answer: CO2

Flashcard 4: The given lesion of the vocal cords is a laryngeal _____

Answer: papilloma

Flashcard 5: Diagnosis of respiratory papillomatosis is confirmed by direct laryngoscopy and _____

Answer: biopsy

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: Risk factors for laryngeal CA is _____ and alcohol

Answer: smoking