Pathoma: Larynx Flashcards
What disease presents with a hoarse, barking cough and inspiratory stridor?
laryngotracheobronchitis/croup
Laryngeal papilloma is a ____ tumor in adults and is _____ in children.
a single; multiple
This is a squamous cell carcinoma arising from the lining of the vocal cord.
laryngeal carcinoma
This is inflammation of the upper airway, usually caused by parainfluenza virus.
laryngotracheobronchitis/croup
How does laryngeal papilloma present?
hoarseness
How does laryngotracheobronchitis/croup present?
with a hoarse, barking cough and inspiratory stridor
What is a laryngeal carcinoma?
a squamous cell carcinoma arising from the lining of the vocal cord
What is a benign tumor of the vocal cords called?
laryngeal papilloma
What are vocal cord nodules made of?
degenerative (myxoid) CT
Who usually gets acute epiglottitis?
nonimmunized children
What is another name for croup?
laryngotracheobronchitis
How do pts with vocal cord nodules present?
hoarseness that resolves with rest
What causes a vocal cord nodule?
excessive use
Why is acute epiglottitis an emergency?
risk of acute airway obstruction
What is the difference btw laryngeal papilloma in an adult vs a child?
adults have a single lesion; children have many tumors