Pseudosulcus in larynx
Ans. c. Laryngopharyngeal reflux Pseudosulcus vocalic or laryngeal pseudosulcus is a variable finding in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux. This sulcus is believed to arise from reflux induced swelling in the subglottic area and is located between the true vocal cords and the suglottic swelling. Laryngeal sulcus Laryngeal Pseudosulcus (Pseudosulcus Vocalis) This sulcus is believed to arise from reflux induced swelling in the subglottic area secondary to laryngotracheal reflux Located between the true vocal cords and the subglottic swelling Laryngeal True sulcus (Sulcus Vergeture) True sulcus is related to scarring of the vocal folds in the phonatory striking zone Located within the true vocal folds at the site of the adherence of vocal fold epithelium to the vocal ligament
Vocal abuse
Tuberculosis
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Chronic steroid use