Reinke's edema

Reinke's edema

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Reinke's edema, also known as polypoid degeneration, is the swelling of the vocal folds due to fluid collection (edema).

Presentation

Reinke's edema causes the vocal folds to swell giving them an uneven, sac-like appearance. Individuals with Reinke's Edema typically have low-pitched, husky voices.

Causes

Common causes of Reinke's edema include smoking, gastroesophageal reflux, hormonal changes such as hypothyroidism and chronic voice abuse.

Histology

Histopathology: biopsy of the vocal cord may be used to help in diagnosis in some cases. Histology shows oedema in the stroma.

Treatment

The first course of treatment is to remove the source of the irritant (e.g. smoking cessation, vocal rest, etc.). This can be effective if done soon after development of the edema. Surgery is also an option and can result in some restoration of the voice but is ineffective in complete restoration of the voice to its original state.

Eponym

It is named for Friedrich Reinke. [WhoNamedIt|synd|2653] [F. B. Reinke. Untersuchungen über das menschliche Stimmband. Fortschritte der Medizin, München, 1895, 13: 469-478.]

ee also

* List of voice disorders

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