In studying 203 patients, no dysplasia was observed for polyps or nodules Dysplasia was present in 10/136 cases of Reinke's edema (7 laryngeal intraepithelial neoplasia 1 and 3 laryngeal intraepithelial neoplasia II). [medicine.uiowa.edu]

Vocal Cord Polyps, Cysts, and Nodules Vocal cord polyps, cysts, and nodules present as lesions on the vocal cord. They are noncancerous growths of varying size and structure. [peakentandvoicecenter.com]

Indications for voice surgery of vocal fold nodules: Hoarseness Rough, breathy voice Rapid vocal fatigue Loss of singing voice Vocal fold nodules usually present as bilateral tissue thickened masses in the mid-third of the vocal folds. [wohlt.com]

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• Hoarseness

  This means, for a singer, coming in for evaluation as soon as you are hoarse. Singers incorrectly assume it is okay to be hoarse after a long performance or rehearsal. [voicedoctorla.com]

  The cardinal symptoms are usually a more or less pronounced hoarseness, limitations in voice projection accompanied by fast vocal fatigue. The degree of hoarseness mostly corresponds to the size of the nodules. [wohlt.com]

  Symptoms of vocal cord lesions can include vocal fatigue, hoarseness, a scratchy voice, and shooting pain from ear to ear. If you have experienced a hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks, you should see an otolaryngologist. [ent-sd.com]

  Hoarseness or a weak cry are early signs, but the growths sometimes block the airway and interfere with breathing. [merckmanuals.com]

• Keratosis

  Nodules (ref Gale 2000) Constant findings: thickening of basement membrane, keratosis, and epithelial hyperplasia - not specific to nodules, rather a response to constant and chronic trauma Less constant findings: edema, congestion and fibrosis Pathologic [medicine.uiowa.edu]

• Fear

  Inappropriate or unresolved coping mechanisms for negative emotions (anger, fear, sadness, nervousness) can lead to bottled up anger, explosive outbursts or irrational behaviour, accompanied by loud, forceful voice use. shouting, cheering and screaming [speech-language-therapy.com]

  More than the physical risk, though, singers feared the damage to their careers that could follow if word got out. [theguardian.com]

• Neglect

  Truth: Only rarely, and in the case of long-neglected nodules, is surgery required. Myth: Nodules are not preventable. Truth: Nodules often occur to due voice overuse or misuse. If good vocal hygiene is used, nodules are 100% preventable. [voicedoctorla.com]

• Behavior Problem

  Voice therapists help identify the underlying behavioral problems that created the nodules in the first place. By modifying how one uses their voice and creating healthy vocal habits, nodules usually resolve on their own. [peakentandvoicecenter.com]

Whenever possible, we begin treatment with nonsurgical therapies. [utswmedicine.org]

It may be repeated during treatment to monitor your progress. [dukehealth.org]

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Prognosis Continued overuse of the voice will cause these lesions to regrow. Prevention Careful use of the voice will prevent most vocal cord nodules and polyps. Avoiding inhaled irritants, may also prevent nodules and polyps from forming. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The prognosis for children and adolescents with vocal cord nodules is good. [chop.edu]

"The etiology of vocal fold nodules in adults.". Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 17 (6): 420-3. doi : 10.1097/MOO.0b013e328331a7f8. PMID 19730264. ↑ Müller, R. (Nov 1995). "[Hoarseness].". Ther Umsch 52 (11): 759-62. [librepathology.org]

The most important etiologic factors include excessive and improper use of voice, occupational exposure (e.g., in singers, actors, teachers), laryngeal trauma, infection, smoking, and hypothyroidism. [link.springer.com]

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Discussion The etiology of vocal cord nodules is mostly mechanical. Vocal misuse is the major etiological factor in the formation of nodules. [ispub.com]

Etiologies Tobacco abuse or smoke exposure Voice Abuse Viral cause III. Pathophysiology Papilloma Chronic irritation of vocal cord leading to edema Papillomata (Squamous Cell papilloma) Common, Viral cause IV. [fpnotebook.com]

[…] mid-membranous fold during vocal fold vibration Results in acute disruption of epithelial attachments and changes in Reinke's space (ref Jiang 1998) Remodeling of Superficial Layer of the Lamina Propria (SLLP) with intense fibronectin deposition (ref Gray 1995) EPIDEMIOLOGY [medicine.uiowa.edu]

The prognosis of requiring surgery would only occur after an exhaustive attempt at non-surgical therapy techniques has been applied. [7] Epidemiology [ edit ] Research on the epidemiology of vocal fold nodules in children has suggested that nodules are [en.wikipedia.org]

Epidemiology A retrospective analysis of data from a large American claims database found that of almost 55 million individuals, 536,943 patients (ages 0 to >65 years) were given a dysphonia diagnosis (point prevalence rate of 0.98%). [ 3 ] One study [patient.info]

Pathophysiology Papilloma Chronic irritation of vocal cord leading to edema Papillomata (Squamous Cell papilloma) Common, Viral cause IV. Symptoms Hoarseness follows as polyp forms V. [fpnotebook.com]

Inflammatory factors may include allergies, tobacco and alcohol use, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and other environmental influences. [1] Pathophysiology [ edit ] Vocal fold nodules often alter the mechanical properties of the vocal folds, which can interfere [en.wikipedia.org]

Preventing and Treating Vocal polyps and Nodes Drink More Water Hydration is key to prevent vocal polyps and nodes. The vocal cord has to be hydrated to prevent straining when speaking. Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. [healthydietbase.com]

Prevention Careful use of the voice will prevent most vocal cord nodules and polyps. Avoiding inhaled irritants, may also prevent nodules and polyps from forming. Resources Books Ballenger, John Jacob. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

After excision, removal of the irritating source is necessary to prevent recurrence. Click here for Patient Education [merckmanuals.com]