| A Case of Bilateral Vocal Fold Mucosal Bridges, Bilateral Trans-Vocal Fold Type III Sulci Vocales, and an Intracordal Polyp. | |
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PMID: 20471800 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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INTRODUCTION: We present a patient with a novel finding of bilateral mucosal bridges, bilateral type III trans-vocal fold sulci vocales, and a vocal fold polyp. Although sulci and mucosal bridges occur in the vocal folds, it is rare to find multiples of these lesions in a single patient, and it is even more uncommon when they occur in conjunction with a vocal fold polyp. To our knowledge, this is the first description of a vocal fold polyp in combination with multiple vocal fold bridges and multiple type III sulci vocales in a single patient. OBJECTIVE: To describe and visually present the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with an intracordal polyp, bilateral mucosal bridges, as well as bilateral type III trans-vocal fold sulci vocales. METHODS: Presentation of a set of high definition intraoperative photos displaying the extent of the vocal fold lesions and the resection of the intracordal polyp. RESULTS: This patient presented with only 6 months of significant dysphonia. It was felt that the recent change in voice was because of the polyp and not the bridges or sulci vocales. Considering the patient's presentation and the possible morbidity of resection of mucosal bridges and sulci, only the polyp was excised. Postoperatively, the patient's voice returned to his acceptable mild baseline dysphonia, and the benefit has persisted 6 months postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The combination of bilateral mucosal bridges, bilateral type III sulcus vocalis, and an intracordal polyp in one patient is rare if not novel. Treatment of the polyp alone returned the patient's voice to his lifelong baseline of mild dysphonia. |
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Melin Tan; Michael J Pitman |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-05-15 |
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Title: Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation Volume: 25 ISSN: 1557-8658 ISO Abbreviation: J Voice Publication Date: 2011 Jul |
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Created Date: 2011-06-27 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8712262 Medline TA: J Voice Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 484-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 The Voice Foundation. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Otolaryngology, Voice and Swallowing Institute, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York. |
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