ear, nose, and throat disorders
Vocal Cord Polyps, Nodules, and Granulomas
Key Points
Vocal cord polyps, nodules, and granulomas result from acute trauma or chronic irritation; vocal cord papillomas result from human papillomavirus infection. Symptoms persisting > 3 weeks dictate visualization of the vocal cords. Biopsy may be necessary to rule out cancer. After excision, removal of the irritating source is necessary to prevent recurrence. 