Laryngeal polyp associated with reflux disease: a case report

Abstract

Background: Among the most common benign laryngeal lesions are vocal nodules and polyps. Their etiology is related to vocal abuse. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition presenting with a broad spectrum of symptoms, among which are extraesophageal manifestations such as laryngeal polyps. Case presentation: A 24-year-old Middle Eastern woman presented to the author's institution with dysphonia and dyspepsia. She underwent endoscopy and was diagnosed with severe reflux disease. In addition, laryngoscopy revealed a polyp at the left vocal cord, and the patient underwent polypectomy. Histopathological examination revealed a laryngeal polyp of telangiectatic type characterized by hyperplastic epithelial covering with reactive atypia, prominent superficial acanthosis with neutrophils, and prominent chronic inflammation and thrombosed vessels in the stroma. Conclusion: This report focuses on the pathological findings associated with a laryngeal polyp in a young patient diagnosed with severe reflux disease. Acknowledging such characteristic changes in a laryngeal polyp could aid in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Automated laryngeal mass detection algorithm for home-based self-screening test based on convolutional neural network

“…Masses such as nodules, polyps, granulomas, or tumors near the vocal cord can induce various clinical symptoms such as hoarseness, breathiness, abnormal voice, pain in the ear or neck, and even laryngeal cancer [ 1 ]. Several recent studies have reported the clinical effects of laryngeal masses, such as airway obstruction, tracheostomy, and reflux diseases [ 2 – 5 ]. When an individual visits a hospital because of a voice disorder or pain, an otolaryngologist first examines their throat using a laryngoscope to check for any structural abnormalities or color changes on or near the vocal cord and larynx.…”