All are true regarding Reinke's oedema except?
Reinke's oedema is caused by vocal abuse or smoking. There is diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cords. Vocal cord stripping is the treatment of choice. Enough mucosa should be preserved for epithelialization. Ref: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat by P.L. Dhingra, 9th edition, p323.
Usually caused by vocal abuse
There is collection of oedema fluid in the subepithelial space
There is asymmetrical swelling of vocal cords
Vocal cord stripping is the treatment
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