An alcoholic presented with globus sensation in throat, cough and hoarseness. Larynx examination shows pseudosulcus in larynx. Pseudosulcus is seen in:
Pseudosulcus is edema of the under surface of vocal cords giving a false impression of a sulcus vocalis; due to acid reflux into the larynx in laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Laryngeal findings in LPR: Vocal cord granuloma or pseudo sulcus vocalis Posterior laryngeal hyperophy Laryngeal edema and erythema Cobblestoning Posterior commissure bar
Vocal abuse
Tuberculosis
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Chronic steroid use