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Reinke edema (polypoid corditis)
Etiology:
- arises in chronic smokers
Pathology:
- benign condition
* microscopy images [1] Clincial manifestations:
- edema of Reinke space with increased vascularization manifesting as a polypoid projection polypoid corditis) into the airway [1]
* images [1]
Management:
- conserviation measures may improve the voice, but rarely resolve the anatomical changes
- smoking cessation
- voice therapy
- surgical treatment* is reserved for patients who fail conservative management
- either in the office (with laser ablation) or
- in the operating room (with phonomicrosurgical excision)
* image [1]
General
laryngeal disease
References
- Naunheim NR, Huston MN, Sadow PM et al
Polypoid Corditis. Reinke Edema of the Larynx
Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2023. 98(1):200-201. Jan 3
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00559-6/fulltext