Monday, June 21, 2010

Monday June 21, 2010
Picture diagnosis

Scenario: As you are intubating a patient you visualize the following picture.





Answer: Vocal Fold Polyp

A vocal fold polyp is a fluid-filled lesion that may occur unilaterally or bilaterally. They may vary in size and may be either "sessile" or pedunculated". They are most commonly thought to be caused by vocal abuse or trauma, cigarette smoking, or vocal fold hemorrhage. Vocal characteristics often include hoarseness, diplophonia (audible perception of two distinct pitches), and stridor (noisy breathing). A vocal fold polyp usually require surgical removal

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