A CLINICAL STUDY OF BENIGN VOCAL LESIONS

Benign vocal lesions are non-cancerous growths of abnormal tissue on the vocal folds. Vocal nodules and polyps account for the majority of benign structural vocal fold disorders, which are usually associated with abusive phonation habits. Material and Methods: This prospective study was conducted in 100 patients who were diagnosed with various benign lesions of larynx during a period of 6 months. All malignant cases were excluded from this study. Results:Male preponderance was seen in our study. Vocal cord polyps were commonest type of lesion. In our study Hoarseness of voice was seen 100% patients.