ENT Ear 92389d26

All are true regarding Reinke's oedema except

Usually caused by vocal abuse

There is collection of oedema fluid in the subepithelial space

There is asymmetrical swelling of vocal cords

Vocal cord stripping is the treatment

High-Yield Explanation

Reinke's oedema - diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cords 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 ENT by Dhingra 6th edition Pgno : 304

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