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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Vocal polyp is a type of noncancerous growth on the [[vocal folds]] (formerly known as vocal cords) similar to a vocal nodule but softer and more like a blister than a callous.<br /> <br /> ==Risk factors==<br /> They can be caused by [[smoking]], misusing or overusing the [[voice]], or other factors. <br /> <br /> &lt;youtube&gt;<br /> title=&#039;&#039;&#039;{{PAGENAME}}&#039;&#039;&#039; <br /> movie_url=http://www.youtube.com/v/xr662fgp1hU<br /> &amp;rel=1<br /> embed_source_url=http://www.youtube.com/v/xr662fgp1hU<br /> &amp;rel=1<br /> wrap = yes<br /> width=750<br /> height=600<br /> &lt;/youtube&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> * [[Diagnosis]] is with a comprehensive analysis of medical and voice history, a physical examination of the head and neck.<br /> * Other tests include perceptual evaluation of voice, and visualization of the vocal folds.<br /> * Visualization is considered to be the main method of diagnosis <br /> * [[Laryngeal videostroboscopy]], an imaging technique, is commonly used to view the vocal folds<br /> <br /> ==Treatment==<br /> Treatment is often supportive unless the symptoms are persistent and involve behavioral voice therapy and [[laryngeal microsurgery]].<br /> Because of general risks of surgery non invasive behavioral treatment is usually recommended first.<br /> <br /> ==Prognosis==<br /> The prognosis of requiring surgery would only occur after an exhaustive attempt at non-surgical therapy techniques has been applied. <br /> <br /> ==ICD coding==<br /> ICD 10 CM - [[J38.1]] Polyp of vocal cord and larynx. Polyp of vocal cord and larynx is a topic covered in the [[ICD-10-CM]].<br /> <br /> ==Specialists involved==<br /> [[ENT surgeon]]s, [[Head and neck surgeon]]s, [[speech pathologist]]s etc.<br /> <br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{Medicine}}<br /> {{Respiratory pathology}}<br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Vocal Fold Nodule}}<br /> [[Category:Voice disorders]]<br /> [[Category:Vocal fold disorders]]<br /> [[Category:Lesion]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Vocal folds]]</div>

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