Clinical Study of Benign Lesions of Larynx

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Benign lesions of larynx is a growth that does not metastasize to other part of the body, generally produce a common symptom of dysphonia. The symptoms are caused by interference of the routine functioning of the vocal cord and respiratory tract. The necessity to distinguish benign laryngeal lesions from malignant laryngeal lesions makes them important to laryngologist.

AIM: A clinical study was undertaken over a period of 2 years to analyse the age, sex, distribution, occupation, site of involvement, symptomatology and prognosis of the most frequent benign lesions of larynx.

PATIENTS: A total of 50 patients with benign lesions of larynx were included based on symptoms such as hoarseness of voice, foreign body sensation, neck mass and cough and with positive clinical findings on indirect laryngoscopy and neck examination, after taking their consent over a period of 2 years between August 2016 and July 2018. Patients ranged from 7 to 65 years.

RESULTS: In this study, a male predominance of male: female ratio of 3:1 is noted. Mostly age group between the 30-40. The most common lesion being vocal cord polyp followed by vocal cord nodule and Reinke’s edema. Common symptom being hoarsness of voice. Predisposing factor being vocal abuse in most cases. Treatment given are speech therapy, medical management and MLS, and patients are followed up for 6months.

CONCLUSION: It was observed that Micro laryngeal surgery, medical treatment, voice rest and speech therapy are necessary for management of benign laryngeal lesions and to prevent recurrence.