Question

Identify the lesion of vocal cord in the image given below:

• A. Reinke’s edema
• B. Laryngeal Papilloma
• C. Malignancy
• D. Tracheomalacia

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Laryngeal papillomas are warty growths caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that occur on the vocal cords or laryngeal structures. They are characterized by their exophytic growth, meaning they grow outward from the epithelial surface, often appearing as small, raspberry-like masses that can be singular or multiple. In the image provided, the lesion displays typical characteristics of a laryngeal papilloma, fitting the descriptions found in the medical literature.
Here’s a brief breakdown of how each option relates to laryngeal pathologies:

• Reinke’s edema: A swelling of the vocal cords due to fluid accumulation, usually bilateral, with a smooth, gelatinous appearance.
• Laryngeal Papilloma: Characterized by multiple projections or warty growths, often benign but can cause significant airway obstruction.
• Malignancy: These lesions tend to have irregular, invasive patterns affecting deeper tissues.
• Tracheomalacia: A condition characterized by a weakened tracheal wall, not related to the vocal cords themselves.

Thus, the lesion is identified as Laryngeal Papilloma.