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Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold: Multimedia

Author: John Schweinfurth, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Coauthor(s): Robert Ossoff, DMD, MD, MS, Chair, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Updated: Sep 3, 2008

Multimedia

Vocal cords in a performing artist with minor dif...Media file 1: Vocal cords in a performing artist with minor difficulty singing. Videostroboscopy revealed fullness of the entire fold as well as slightly decreased mucosal wave.
Vocal cords in a performing artist with minor dif...

Vocal cords in a performing artist with minor difficulty singing. Videostroboscopy revealed fullness of the entire fold as well as slightly decreased mucosal wave.

Hemorrhagic polyp on the surface of the true voca...Media file 2: Hemorrhagic polyp on the surface of the true vocal fold in a professional singer. Note the fullness along the medial edge of the true vocal fold in the area of the lesion.
Hemorrhagic polyp on the surface of the true voca...

Hemorrhagic polyp on the surface of the true vocal fold in a professional singer. Note the fullness along the medial edge of the true vocal fold in the area of the lesion.

Untreated or recurrent hemorrhage can evolve into...Media file 3: Untreated or recurrent hemorrhage can evolve into a large hemorrhagic polyp. Conservative therapy has little chance of success at this point, and these lesions can lead to scarring if untreated.
Untreated or recurrent hemorrhage can evolve into...

Untreated or recurrent hemorrhage can evolve into a large hemorrhagic polyp. Conservative therapy has little chance of success at this point, and these lesions can lead to scarring if untreated.

More on Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold

Overview: Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold
Workup: Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold
Treatment: Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold
Follow-up: Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold
Multimedia: Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold
References

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Further Reading

Keywords

vascular lesions of the vocal fold, telangiectasias, capillary ectasias, venous lakes, vascular lesions, vascular malformations, varices, papillary ectasias, capillary lakes, spider telangiectasias, varix, dysphonia, vocal cords, lesions, vocal folds, disphonia, true vocal folds, professional vocalist, professional singer

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

John Schweinfurth, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
John Schweinfurth, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Robert Ossoff, DMD, MD, MS, Chair, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Robert Ossoff, DMD, MD, MS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Bronchoesophagological Association, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Surgeons, American Laryngological Association, American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society, American Medical Association, American Rhinologic Society, American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Sigma Xi, and Southeastern Surgical Congress
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Clark A Rosen, MD, Director, University of Pittsburgh Voice Center; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Clark A Rosen, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Pennsylvania Medical Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
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Managing Editor

Robert M Kellman, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University
Robert M Kellman, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Physician Executives, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, and Medical Society of the State of New York
Disclosure: GE Healthcare Honoraria Review panel membership

CME Editor

Christopher L Slack, MD, Otolaryngology-Facial Plastic Surgery, Private Practice, Associated Coastal ENT; Medical Director, Treasure Coast Sleep Disorders
Christopher L Slack, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
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Chief Editor

Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society
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