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	Vocal fold cyst - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vocal fold cysts are collections of fluid in sac-like formations on the vocal folds.
		Cysts can deteriorate the quality of human speech production, causing diplophonia, a condition where the vocal cords produce multiple tones at the same time, or dysphonia, commonly known as lisping.
		Females are more likely than males to develop vocal fold cysts and the menstrual cycle may alter the size of the cyst.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vocal_fold_cyst (279 words)

	Hoarseness
		The true vocal folds have an epithelial lining that is composed of respiratory epithelium (pseudostratified squamous) on the superior and inferior aspects of the fold and nonkeratinizing squamous epithelium on the medial contact surface.
		Vocal fold tension, or stiffness, is an important variable in the control of fundamental frequency at the mechanical level.
		Vocal fold tension is affected by the contractile forces of the vocal fold musculature and the tissue characteristics of the vocal fold body, cover, and the connecting fiber structure of the vocal folds.
	www.utmb.edu /otoref/Grnds/Hoarseness-050413/Hoarseness-050413.htm (3971 words)

	CFV - Benign Vocal Lesions - Nodules, Polyps, Cysts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		CFV - Benign Vocal Lesions - Nodules, Polyps, Cysts
		> Benign Vocal Lesions - Nodules, Polyps, Cysts
		Benign vocal lesions are non-cancerous growths of abnormal tissue on the vocal folds.
	www.voice.northwestern.edu /lesions.html (1376 words)

	Voice Disorders
		Vocal fold nodules are the most common benign vocal fold lesions, and are sometimes referred to as "singers nodes." They are usually bilateral and occur at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the vocal folds.
		Vocal fold cysts generally do not respond to voice therapy, and surgical removal will most likely be recommended depending on the severity of the vocal problem; however, your physician may recommend voice therapy pre-surgically to clear the surgical field (reduce swelling and irritation) or post-surgically to address any residual hoarseness.
		Vocal fold paresis (weakness) or paralysis (complete absence of movement) may result from a viral infection, cerebral vascular accident (stroke), trauma to the head, recurrent laryngeal nerve damage following surgery to the head, neck, or chest region, or may be ideopathic (cause unknown).
	www.gbmc.org /voice/disorders.cfm (1582 words)

	Emory Healthcare: vocal_fold
		Vocal nodules are benign masses or lumps which form on both vocal folds, impair vocal fold vibration, and cause vocal difficulties.
		Vocal polyps are masses which are generally softer, are formed more like blisters and can appear on one or both of the vocal folds.
		Vocal fold cysts are masses which are located deep to the surface of the vocal fold.
	emoryhealthcare.org /departments/voice_center/sub_menu/vocal_fold.html (406 words)

	eMedicine - Vocal Fold Cysts : Article Excerpt by: John Schweinfurth, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		The vibratory surface of the human vocal fold is a complex layered structure.
		Repeat trauma from vocal misuse or overuse may lead to the development of benign lesions that arise primarily within the lamina propria of the vocal fold, also known as Reinke space.
		Etiology: Epidermoid cysts may occur secondary to vocal abuse and overuse or may be secondary to a remnant of epithelium trapped within the lamina propria.
	www.emedicine.com /ent/byname/vocal-fold-cysts.htm (641 words)

	Chin Med J (Taipei) 1997;59:254-8. (Vocal Fold Retention Cyst) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		The medial cyst wall was excised along with the overlying mucosa, while the lateral cyst wall was preserved on the vocal fold.
		However, cyst rupture is frequently encountered during this procedure, partly because of the thinness of the cyst wall and partly because adhesion of the cyst wall to the overlying mucosa is often significant.
		Although the mucosa overlying the medial cyst wall was excised in the procedure, the vocal ligament was still protected by the lateral cyst wall, with a minimal surgical wound located right at its junction with the vocal fold mucosa.
	www.vghtpe.gov.tw /~cmj/5904/590406.htm (1576 words)

	Voice Information and Resources from Voiceproblem.org
		Vocal fold lesions refer to a group of benign, abnormal growths (lesions) within or along the covering of the vocal fold.
		As with vocal fold polyps and nodules, the size and location of vocal fold cysts affect the degree of disruption of vocal fold vibration and subsequently the severity of hoarseness or vother oice problem.
		The reactive vocal fold lesion is thought to be a callus or reaction from trauma or repeated injury from the lesion on the opposite vocal fold.
	voicefoundation.org /voiceproblem/disorders/vflesions/understanding.php (732 words)

	Daniel Singh Vocal Studio - Vocal Diseases & Abnormalities
		A vocal fold polyp is a fluid-filled lesion that may occur unilaterally or bilaterally.
		Vocal fold cysts are fluid-filled growths that may be congenital or acquired.
		Vocal fold cysts generally do not respond to voice therapy, and surgical removal will most likely be recommended depending on the severity of the vocal problem.
	www.danielstudios.com /content-bin/vocaldiseases/vocaldiseases.htm (525 words)

	cysts usually occur on the superior surface of the vocal fold as well as on the free edge. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		cysts usually occur on the superior surface of the vocal fold as well as on the free edge.
		Vocal Fold Cysts have a defined morphology and typically impair mucosal wave motion by occupying space in the lamina propria.
		The pathogenesis of cysts associated with vocal fold sulcus could be explained by the proliferation of the basement membrane zone in the mucosa of the sulcus in response to injury and by development of an inclusion cyst filled with squamous debris.
	sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca /Larynx/clinic/case/case2/ccvcysts%20(dd).htm (102 words)

	hoarseness
		Laryngeal cysts are mucus or fluid-filled cysts that arise in the larynx, often associated with a history of intubation.
		Vocal nodules ("screamer's nodules", "singers nodes") are the most common cause of chronic childhood hoarseness, accounting for three fourths of all such cases.
		Vocal polyps are benign fleshy growths on the vocal folds that require surgical removal.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/H/hoarseness.html (958 words)

	[Vastavox] Performer's Voice newsletter Jan-Jun 03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		Visual examination of the vocal folds is done with an endoscope which is a tube that has a light on the end of it.
		The examiner can identify minor asymmetries, improper vocal fold closure patterns and areas on the vocal folds that are stiff, all of which may be the cause of a hoarse or breathy voice.
		Other disorders such as vocal polyps or vocal fold cysts are usually deeper in the vocal fold and interfere with vibratory motion and vocal fold closure.
	maillists.uci.edu /mailman/public/vastavox/2003-July/002415.html (1301 words)

	Fact Sheet: Nodules, Polyps, and Cysts
		Vocal cord lesions are one of the most common causes of voice problems and are generally seen in three forms; nodules, polyps, and cysts.
		Vocal cord nodules are also known as “calluses of the vocal fold.” They appear on both sides of the vocal cords, typically at the midpoint, and directly face each other.
		As with vocal cord polyps and nodules, the size and location of vocal cord cysts affect the degree of disruption of vocal cord vibration and subsequently the severity of hoarseness or other voice problem.
	www.entnet.org /healthinfo/throat/Vocal-Cord-Lesions.cfm (689 words)

	microfrance.com - Sataloff Surgical Technique
		The long-term stiffness of the vocal folds after a reasonably atraumatic microflap procedure can be best explained by the existence of a delicate and complex basement membrane structure that connects between the epithelium and the superficial layer of the lamina propria.
		Vocal fold scarring can cause stiffness of the vibratory margin of the vocal fold, which often results in dysphonia due to disruption of the natural motion of the vibratory region and to failure of glottic closure.
		To dissect adhesions in the pocket on the medial edge of the vocal fold, the Curved Spatula (MCLS1) is extremely useful because it is contoured to dissect along the natural curvature of the vocal fold margin (this instrument is also valuable in dissecting selected cysts, papillomas and other vibratory margin masses).
	www.microfrance.com /microfrance_surgical_techinque_sataloff.html (1640 words)

	Welcome to The Bastian Voice Institute
		Vocal fold microsurgery in singers – an estimated 600 cases to date.
		Vocal fold paralysis and/or paresis (weakness) may be idiopathic (meaning the cause is unknown), presumed to be due to a viral injury after upper respiratory infection; or it may be the result of thyroid, esophageal, lung, heart, or aorta surgery or tumors.
		Treatment for vocal fold paralysis depends entirely on the severity of vocal limitations, the time since onset of the paralysis, the potential for spontaneous recovery of the paralysis, and patient preference.
	www.bastianvoice.com /voicetreat.htm (1725 words)

	American Family Physician: Vocal Fold Lesions in Adults with Voice Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		71.) Vocal nodules are benign, symmetric areas of thickening on the medial edge of the vocal folds, usually at the junction of the anterior and middle one third of vocal cords.
		Vocal cysts are also benign lesions occurring on the edge of the vocal folds, but cysts are usually unilateral and require surgical excision.
		Vocal polyps are unilateral pedunculated lesions that occur predominantly in men and are associated with smoking and vocal abuse.
	www.findarticles.com /cf_dls/m3225/10_61/62829138/p1/article.jhtml (247 words)

	Types of Disorders
		A cyst is a growth that forms beneath the surface layer of the vocal fold mucosa.
		Polyps are similar to cysts in that they are growths arising from the vocal fold (also called vocal cord; see the explanation of this terminology) mucosa.
		Because of this, a vocal fold injection is used to temporarily move the vocal fold to the middle.
	www.lionsvoiceclinic.umn.edu /page3b.htm (7136 words)

	Voice Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		In this disorder, the vocal folds move normally and produce sound during coughing, however, during speech the voice is whispered.
		Vocal cord paralysis or immobility of a vocal cord occurs from damage to the nerves supplying the larynx.
		Changes in the appearance of the vocal folds may be the result of poor vocal function, viral infection, smoking and alcohol abuse, allergy, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, laryngeal trauma or congenital abnormality.
	www.skullsurgery.aust.com /html/voicedisroders.html (888 words)

	eMedicine - Vocal Fold Cysts : Article by John Schweinfurth, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		The mucosal wave overlying the cyst is decreased or absent in comparison with the opposite vocal fold because the cyst tethers the mucosa, altering the biomechanical properties of the lamina propria and preventing mucosal wave propagation.
		The advantage of the lateral microflap is that the incision and the subsequent scar are lateral to the medial surface of the vocal fold.
		The medial microflap is indicated for lesions that involve a discrete portion of the vocal fold and appear to separate easily from the underlying vocal ligament on palpation (see Images 4-8).
	www.emedicine.com /ent/topic604.htm (2751 words)

	The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		Vocal fold nodules and cysts are benign (non-cancerous) growths which can affect people of all ages.
		When the cyst is at the free edge, it is common for a reactive nodule to form at the same location on the other fold.
		Cysts, on the other hand, are usually the result of a blocked mucous gland within the fold.
	www.hopkinsmedicine.org /voice/cyst.html (401 words)

	Laryngology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		A column of air generated from the lungs vibrates the vocal cords and produces sound which is then resonated by the nose and mouth.
		Briefly, the position of the vocal cord will depend primarily on whether it is a complete paralysis (Xth cranial nerve) when the position of the cord lies more lateral or if only the main nerve (recurrent laryngeal nerve) is affected when the cord will lie in the paramedian position.
		All patients are fully assessed in the Voice Clinic using both videolaryngoscopy (vocal fold appearance and mobility) Stroboscopy (vocal fold mucosal wave) and further investigation such as EMG, CT or MRI may be necessary.
	www.skullsurge.aust.com /html/laryngology.html (709 words)

	Voice Information and Resources from Voiceproblem.org
		Diagnosis of Vocal Fold Nodules, Polyps and Cysts
		Often the full extent of the vocal fold scarring associated with benign vocal fold lesions cannot be completely appreciated until the vocal folds are examined during microlaryngoscopy at the time of surgery.
		The finding of vocal fold scarring is important given that scarring may affect both choice of treatment and the success of surgery for vocal fold lesions.
	www.voicefoundation.org /voiceproblem/disorders/vflesions/diagnosis.php (605 words)

	Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: 'Iceberg' cyst of the right vocal fold - Laryngoscopic Clinic - Brief Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		The vocal fold was stiff and exhibited a decreased mucosal wave.
		The cyst had a significant intracordal component that was found intraoperatively to extend to the vocal ligament (figure 2).
		This case represents an interesting variant of a vocal fold cyst: a partial extrusion of the cyst through the epithelium and fixation to the vocal ligament.
	findarticles.com /cf_dls/m0BUM/1_81/82471780/p1/article.jhtml (479 words)

	Nodules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		Vocal overuse and abuse are common causes of vocal nodules.
		Vocal cord nodules are benign swellings or calluses in the
		Vocal nodules develop from damage caused by repeated pressure on the same area.
	supersearching.com /k/nodules.html (758 words)

	Vocal Fold
		wavelike motion of the vocal fold mucosa is responsible for a transfer energy from...
		Time-Frequency Analysis of Vocal Fold's Onset Time-Frequency Analysis of Vocaland/b> Fold's Onset It is proposed to use time-frequency analysis of vocal fold's onset signal for diagnosis of different phonation disorders evoked by pathological changes...
		Vocal fold nodules are benign growths on both vocal folds that are caused by vocal abuse.
	www.instanthitsong.com /songwritingresources/132/vocal-fold.html (536 words)

	Vocal Chord Nodules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		Vocal cord nodules and polyps are small growths that develop on the vocal cords of some people.
		The vocal cords are the folds of mucous membrane in the larynx.
		Description: Vocal polyps or cysts are similar to a blister that you would find on your finger or heel.
	www.poetrymag.com /Vocal%20Chord%20Nodules.htm-page5 (552 words)

	Vocal fold cyst -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		Vocal fold cyst -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Vocal fold cysts are collections of fluid in sac-like formations on the (Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx) vocal folds.
		Cysts can deteriorate the quality of human ((language) communication by word of mouth) speech production and are removable by surgery.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/V/Vo/Vocal_fold_cyst.htm (67 words)

	University of Pittsburgh Voice Center, Voice Handicap Index, UPMC \| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, ...
		The VHI has been studied in a variety of different vocal problems, as well as specific types of voice users; VHI scores are generally lower than expected in singers who predominantly have a singing voice problem and in individuals who have had a voice disorder for an extended period of time (five years or more).
		A score of 31 to 60 on the VHI denotes a moderate amount of handicap due to the voice problem; these VHI scores are often seen among people with injuries to the vocal cords such as vocal fold nodules, vocal fold polyps, or vocal fold cysts.
		VHI scores in this range are often seen in patients with new-onset vocal fold paralysis or severe vocal fold scarring.
	voicecenter.upmc.com /VoiceHandicapIndex.htm (441 words)

	Spears & MacLeod: Medical Links: Cysts: Pharmasave :Yarmouth, Nova Scotia : GrassRoutes
		Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid-filled sacs that may develop between the surface of the brain and the cranial base or on the arachnoid membrane -- one of the three membranes that cover the
		Simple kidney cysts are abnormal pouches filled with fluid, growing in the small tubes of the kidneys.
		and remains on the surface of the ovary as a cyst.
	www.spearsmacleod.com /links/c/cysts/index.htm (1522 words)

	Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Multiple bilateral vocal fold cysts and recurrent pyogenic 'granuloma' - Brief Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-09)
		There were also varicosities on the superior surface of both vocal folds, including a vessel that coursed toward the vibratory margin into a small cyst on the right.
		During expiration, the small cyst and its associated vessel could be seen more easily (figure 2).
		There was a contact swelling more anteriorly on the right and two vocal fold cysts on the left.
	www.findarticles.com /cf_dls/m0BUM/2_80/76636535/p1/article.jhtml (468 words)

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