Background: Laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare condition in which an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in the tissues of the larynx. This buildup can cause thickening and stiffness of the affected tissues, affecting the voice and breathing. Although amyloidosis can occur in other parts of the body, in laryngeal amyloidosis, the amyloid deposits are …
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Keratosis without dysplasia in the larynx refers to a condition where the tissue that covers the inside surface of the larynx is abnormally thick without showing signs of dysplasia, which means there are no precancerous changes in the cells. This change is most commonly seen in the vocal cords although other parts of the larynx …
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High grade dysplasia of the larynx, also known as severe keratinizing squamous dysplasia, is a precancerous condition involving the abnormal growth of squamous cells lining the larynx (voice box). Dysplasia means the cells look abnormal when viewed under a microscope and are not developing normally. If left untreated, high grade dysplasia can progress to a …
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Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cancer found in the larynx. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is situated in the neck and plays a crucial role in breathing, swallowing, and speaking. It contains the vocal cords and connects the throat (pharynx) to the trachea (windpipe). The larynx is divided …
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A vocal cord nodule (also known as a vocal cord polyp) is a non-cancerous growth that develops in a part of the larynx called the vocal cords. Most nodules are caused by an injury that damages the vocal cords. Excessive shouting, recent surgery, and prior infection of the larynx are common causes. What are the …
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A vocal cord polyp (also known as a vocal cord nodule) is a non-cancerous growth that develops in a part of the larynx called the vocal cords. Most polyps are caused by an injury that damages the vocal cords. Excessive shouting, recent surgery, and prior infection of the larynx are common causes. What are the …
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