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  • Sample Reports - Otolaryngology - ENT

• Throat Conditions

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• Varix

A prominent blood vessel on the vocal fold due to the such things as extreme voice abuse.



• Velopharyngeal Incompetence

A condition which is characterised by the incompetence of the velopharyngeal to close due to any cause



• Ventricular Dysphonia

A voice disorder where the ventricular bands close abnormally above the vocal folds which affects speech quality. The cause is often unknown but vocal fold disease may be involved in some cases.



• Viral Diseases

Any disease that is caused by a virus



• Vocal Cord Dysfunction Familial

A rare inherited disorder where the vocal cord closes while breathing in which causes breathing difficulty which can be severe in some cases. Mental retardation is also associated.



• Vocal Cord Hemorrhage

Bleeding from the vocal fold due to the rupture of a blood vessel. May be caused by such things as extreme voice abuse, overuse of anticoagulants or steroid inhalants.



• Vocal Cord Hyperkeratosis

Thickened lesion which develops on vocal fold. Causes include smoking, pollution and alcohol.



• Vocal Cord Paralysis

A voice disorder caused by the impaired ability of the vocal cords to close and open. The condition may be caused by trauma, accidental injury during surgery, tumor, viral infections. One or both vocal cords may be affected.



• Vocal Cord Thickening

Thickening of the vocal cords. Causes not readily determinable but factors may include alcohol, smoking and Gastroesophageal reflux.



• Vocal Fold Cyst

The development of fluid-filled sacs on the vocal folds.



• Vocal Fold Paralysis

Paralysis of the vocal folds due to impaired nerve signals. Causes include surgery, birth trauma, disease of the central nervous system, neuritis and neck tumors.



• Vocal Fold Scarring

Scarring of the focal folds due to such things as surgery, aging, voice misuse, overuse or abuse. The condition is particularly common in people who use their voice for a livelihood such as teachers and singers.



• Vocal Granuloma

A thickened, irregular lesion that develops on the vocal folds due to irritation caused by factors such as Gastroesophageal reflux and intubation.



• Vocal Hyperkeratosis

Thickened lesion which develops on the inner border of the glottal margins. Causes include smoking, pollution and alcohol.



• Vocal Nodules

A harmless growth that develops in the vocal chords usually as a result of vocal abuse or overuse.



• Vocal Papilloma

A common harmless bump that develops near the glottal closure and affects voice quality. The bump or tumor is caused by a papovavirus infection of the throat.



• Vocal Pitch Breaks

A voice disorder where the pitch of the voice changes suddenly. The change may be an increased or decreased pitch. It is most often associated with males going through puberty.



• Vocal Polyps

A fluid-filled bulge that develops in the vocal chords usually as a result of vocal abuse or overuse.