All are true regarding Reinke's edema except
High-Yield Explanation
Reinke's space: Under the epithelium of vocal cords is a potential space with scanty subepithelial connective tissues. Edema of this space causes fusiform swelling of the membranous cords (Reinke's edema)Reinke's edema - diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cordsReinke's edema is caused by vocal abuse or smoking. There is diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cords. Vocal cord stripping is the treatment of choice. Enough mucosa should be preserved for epithelialization.Ref: Dhingra; 6th edition; Chapter 56 -- Anatomy and Physiology of Larynx; Page no: 285