Benign Conditions Of Larynx- A Hospital Based Study

Research Article
Aditiya Saraf
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2019.1007.3729
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Benign, larynx, laryngoscopy, nodules.
Abstract: 

Aims & Objectives: To evaluate age, sex and occupational distribution of benign lesions of larynx. Material & Methods: The present study was conducted in the Department of ENT, SMGS Hospital, Jammu from January 2018 to February 2019 on a total of 100 patients, between age group of 20-60 years. All patients were subject to indirect laryngoscopy and fibreoptic laryngoscopy to visualise base of tongue, valleculae, epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds, vestibular folds, vocal folds, pyriform fossae and movements of vocal cords. Results: The mean age of presentation was 35.6 years, with more male predominance, affecting mostly housewives. Vocal nodules were the most common finding. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of the benign lesions is very important for appropriate management and effective recovery.