Vocal cord cysts, or vocal fold cysts, are blisters filled with fluid on the vocal cords. The cords are structures that open for breathing, close for swallowing, and vibrate as air passes through them, producing sound. Cysts sometimes form when there is a blocked duct or a person is born with an abnormal mucous membrane. Cysts may cause cydysphonia, a condition where the vocal cords produce different tones at the same time, making speech hard to understand.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
From voice and swallowing, balance and hearing issues, to complex cancers of the head, neck, and skullbase, the Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) Department provides timely d…
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Speech Language Pathology
Our team of speech language pathologists treat voice, swallowing, breathing, language, and speech problems, as well as many other issues related to speech language pathology in bo…