Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - What it is

The most common vocal fold growths are nodules, polyps and cysts.

Vocal fold nodules – thickened areas that occur on both vocal folds. Also known as singer’s nodules or ‘calluses of the vocal fold'.
Vocal fold polyp – a growth that is typically present on only one vocal fold.
Vocal fold cyst – fluid-containing sac located under the surface of the vocal fold.

vocal nodules, polyps, cysts and tumours conditions & treatments

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - How to prevent?

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - Preparing for surgery

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - Post-surgery care

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - Other Information

Otolaryngology

Article contributed by Otorhinolaryngology - Head ＆Neck Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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