All are true regarding Reinke's edema 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
Reinke's space: Under the epithelium of vocal cords is a potential space with scanty subepithelial connective tissues. Edema of this space causes fusiform swelling of the membranous cords (Reinke's edema)Reinke's edema - diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cordsReinke's edema 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: Dhingra; 6th edition; Chapter 56 -- Anatomy and Physiology of Larynx; Page no: 285
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