Polyp of vocal cord
Polyp of vocal cord
Definition
A non-neoplastic polypoid swelling of the vocal cord mucosa. It is usually unilateral and caused by excessive use of the voice.
Also known as laryngeal vocal fold polyp, polyp of the vocal cord, vocal cord polyp — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Larynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Larynx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |