All are true regarding Reinke's oedema except?
High-Yield Explanation
Reinke's oedema 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: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat by P.L. Dhingra, 9th edition, p323.