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Contact Granulomas: Multimedia
Updated: Aug 31, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: Left vocal process granuloma on initial presentation (scope view of 70°). |
![]() | Media file 3: Vocal process granuloma 4 months after initiation of antireflux therapy and speech therapy intervention (scope view of 70°). |
![]() | Media file 4: Flexible endoscopic view of contact ulcer in a patient upon presentation. The patient underwent surgical resection with recurrence prior to referral. |
![]() | Media file 6: 24 hour pharyngeal pH probe study revealing moderate increase in acidity (decrease in pH) below 5.5 during the night. |
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References
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