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ACUTE & CHRONIC 
INFLAMMATIONS OF LARYNX
ACUTE LARYNGITIS 
• INFECTIOUS* 
• Following URTI 
• Initially viral  2’ bacterial invasion 
• Streptococcus pneumonia 
• H influenza 
• Hemolytic streptococco 
• Staphylococci 
• Exanthematous fevers (measles, chicken pox,whooping cough) 
• NON INFECTIOUS 
• Vocal abuse ,allergy,thermal /chemical burns (inhalation/ingestion) 
• Laryngeal trauma (endotracheal tube intubation)
CFs 
• Symptoms 
• Hoarseness of voice 
• Discomfort / pain in throat after talking 
• Dry irritating cough (worse at night) 
• General symptoms 
• Head cold 
• Rawness /dryness 
• Malaise 
• Fever (if viral infn of URT)
Laryngeal appearance 
• In early stage 
• Erythema & edema of epiglottis ,aryeppiglotic folds , arytenoids & ventricular 
bands 
• Vocal cord are white & normal (in comparison to surrounding structures) 
• In late stage 
• ↑ hyperaemia & swelling 
• Vocal cord red & swollen 
• Subglottic region is also involved 
• Sticky secretions b/w vocal cords & interarytenoid region
• Vocal abuse 
• Submucosal hemorrhages in vocal cords
Treatment 
• Vocal rest 
• Avoidance of smoking & alcohol 
• Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil,pine,tr benzoin co 
• Cough sedative 
• Abx 
• Analgesics 
• Steroids following chemical; & thermal burns
Acute membranous laryngitis 
• Pyogenic nonspecific organisms 
• May begin in laynx /as an extension fron pharynx 
• DD laryngeal diphtheria
Acute epiglottitis/supraglottic laryngitis 
• Inflammation of supraglottic structures (epiglottis,aryepiglottic 
folds,arytenoids) 
• Marked edema obstrn
• Etiology 
• Children 2-7 yrs* 
• H influenza type B* 
• CFs 
• Abrupt with rapid progression 
• Sore throat & dysphagia in adults 
• Stridor & dyspnea in children 
• Fever (d/t septicemia)
Examination 
• Depress tongue with a tongue depressor 
• Edematous red & swollen epiglottis 
• Indirect laryngoscopy 
• Edema & congestion of supraglottic structures 
• Not done for fear of precipitating complete obstruction
Lateral soft tissue xray of neck 
THUMB SIGN
Treatment 
• Hospitalisation 
• Abx (ampicillin /3rd generation cephalosporins im/iv) 
• Steroids (hydrocortisone /dexamethasone im/iv ↓edema) 
• Adequte hydration (fluids) 
• Humidification & o2(mist tent & croupette) 
• Intubation & tracheostomy
Acute laryngo trachea bronchitis 
• Inflammation of Lx,trachea & bronchitis 
• M>F 
• 6 months – 3 years children * 
• Para influenza type 1 & 2 
• 2’ bacterial invasion (gram +ve cocci)
Pathology 
Edema of loose areolar tissue 
↓ 
Respiratory obstruction & stridor 
Thick tenacious secretions & crusts 
↓ 
Complete occlusion
symptomatology 
• URTI 
• Hoarseness of voice 
• Croupy cough 
• Fever 39-40*C 
• difficulty in breathing 
• Inspiratory type of stridor 
• Supra sternal & intercostal recession
treatment 
• Hospitalisation 
• Abx ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day 
• Humidification 
• Parenteral fluids 
• Steroids hydrocortisone 100mg iv 
• Adrenaline} ↓ dyspnea 
• Intubation /tracheostomy
Laryngeal diphtheria 
• 2’ to faucial diphtheria 
• Children <10 yrs 
• Pathology 
• Pseudomembrane formation  obstruction of lx 
• Exotoxin myocarditis & neurological
CFs 
• General 
• Insidious 
• Low grade fever (100-101*F) 
• Sore throat 
• Malaise 
• Laryngeal 
• Hoarse voice 
• Croupy cough 
• Respiratory stridor 
• Increasing dyspnea 
• Marked upper airway obstn 
• Greyish white membrane on tonsil palate & pharynx 
• adherent bleeds on removal
Buul neck due to cervical lymphadenopathy
diagnosis 
• Clinical 
• Smear & culture
treatment 
• Diphtheria antitoxin 
• Based on severity & duration 
• 20,000-1,00,000 u 
• Abx 
• Benzyl penicillin 5,00,000 u im qid *6days 
• Erythromycin 
• Maintenance of airway 
• Tracheostomy 
• Direct larngoscopy removal of membrane & intubation 
• Complete bed rest
complications 
• Air way obstructionAsphyxia & death 
• Toxic myocarditis & circulatory failure 
• Palatal paralysis nasal regurgitation 
• Laryngeal & pharyngeal paralysis
Edema of larynx 
• Supra glotttic & sub glottis region *(abundant subepithelial 
connective tissue) 
• Vocal cords rare(sparse connective tissue)
etiology 
• Infections 
• a/c epiglottitis , laryngo trachea bronchitis, tuberculosis or syphilisnof larynx 
• Infection in neighbourhood } 
• Peritonsillar abscess,retropharyngeal abscess,ludwings angina 
• Trauma : 
• Surgery of tongue , laryngeal trauma,fb,endoscopy , inhalation ,irritant gases, 
thermal , chemical burns, intubation 
• Neoplasm 
• Ca of lx, laryngopharynx often ass with deep ulceration 
• Allergy 
• Angioneurotic edema,anaphylaxis 
• Radiation 
• Systemic diseases
Symptoms & signs 
• Airway obstruction 
• Inspiratory stridor 
• Indirect laryngoscopy 
• Edema of supraglottic & subglottic region
• Treatment 
• Intubation/tracheostomy 
• Steroids(thermal/chemical) 
• Adrenaline (1:1000) 0.3-0.5 ml im repeated evey 15 minute (allergic)
Chronic laryngitis 
• Chronic laryngitis with out hyperplasia (chronic hyperaemic laryngitis) 
• Chronic hypertrophic laryngitis
Chronic laryngitis with out hyperplasia (chronic 
hyperaemic laryngitis) 
• Diffuse & symmetrical involvement of whole of larynx 
• (true cords ,ventricular bands , inter arytenoid region , root of 
epiglottis)
Etiology 
• Incompletely resolved a/c simple laryngitis/its recurrent attacks 
• Presence of c/c infn in paranasal sinuses , teeth & tonsil & chest 
• Occupational } dust & fumes 
• Smoking & alcohol 
• Vocal abuse 
• Persistent trauma of cough as in c/c lung disease
Clinical features 
• Hoarseness 
• Easily gets tired & patient becomes aphonic by the end of the day 
• Constant hawking 
• Dryness & intermittent tickling } repeated clearing 
• Discomfort in throat 
• Dry & irritating cough
Laryngeal examination 
• Hyperaemia of laryngeal structures 
• Vocal cord } dull red & rounded 
• Fleks of viscid mucus in interarytenoid in the vocal cords
Treatment 
• Eliminate URTI & LRTI (sinusitis,tooth,c/c chest infection) 
• Avoidance of irritating factors (smoke,dust,alcohol) 
• Voice rest & speech therapy 
• Steam inhalation 
• Expectorant
Chronic hypertrophic laryngitis 
• Present either as 
• Diffuse & symmetrical 
• Localised (like a tumour) 
• Dysphonia plica ventricularis 
• Vocal nodules 
• Vocal polyp 
• Reinkes edema 
• Contact ulcer
Etiology 
• Same as Chronic laryngitis with out hyperplasia
Pathology 
Hyperaemia, edema & cellular infiltration 
of submucosa 
EPITHELIAL CHANGES 
• PSEUDOSTRATIFIED SQUAMOUS TYPE 
• SQUAMOUS EPITHELIM OF VOCAL 
CORDS 
• HYPERTROPHY & KERATINISATION 
HYPERTROPHY OF MUCUS GLANDS 
ATROPHY LATER (diminished secretion & 
dryness 
Starts in glottic region 
Ventricular bands 
Base of epiglottis 
Even subglottis
CFs 
• Hoarseness 
• Easily gets tired & patient becomes aphonic by the end of the day 
• Constant hawking 
• Dryness & intermittent tickling } repeated clearing 
• Discomfort in throat 
• Dry & irritating cough
Laryngeal examination 
• On examination, changes are often diffuse and symmetrical. 
• 1. Laryngeal mucosa } dusky red and thickened. 
• 2. Vocal cords } red and swollen. Their edges lose sharp demarcation 
and appear rounded. In late stages, cords become bulky and 
irregular giving nodular appearance. 
• 3. Ventricular bands } red and swollen 
• 4. 
• oedema and infiltration, 
• later due to muscular atrophy 
• arthritis of the cricoarytenoid joint. 
Mobility of cords gets impaired
Treatment 
• Conservative 
• Same as for chronic laryngitis without hyperplasia. 
• Surgical 
• Stripping of vocal cords, removing the hyperplastic and oedematous mucosa, 
may be done in selected cases. 
• Damage to underlying vocal ligament should be carefully avoided. One cord is 
operated at a time.
POLYPOID DEGENERATION OF VOCAL CORDS 
(REINKE'S OEDEMA) 
• b/l symmetrical swelling of the whole of membranous part of the 
vocal cords, 
• in middle-aged men and women. 
• due to oedema of the subepithelial space (Reinke's space) of the 
vocal cords.
Etiology 
• Chronic irritation of vocal cords 
• due to misuse of voice, 
• heavy smoking, 
• chronic sinusitis and 
• laryngopharyngeal reflex 
• myxoedema
CFs 
• Hoarseness 
• Low pitched & rough voice(d/t use of false vocal cords) 
• On indirect laryngoscopy 
• Vocal cords are fusiform pale translucent look 
• Ventricular folds hyperaemic & hypertrophic and hides 
true vocal cords
Treatment 
• Decortication of vocal cords 
• Removal of strip of epithelium is done first on one side & 3-4 wks later on 
other side 
• Voice rest 
• Speech therapy for proper voice production
Pachydermia laryngis 
• Form of c/c hypertrophic laryngitis 
• Affecting posterior part of larynx in the region of inter arytenoid & 
posterior part of vocal cords
Etiology 
• Uncertain 
• Alcohol & smoking 
• Forceful talking 
• Gastro esophageal reflux disease (where postr part of lx is constantly washed 
with acid juices)
CFs 
• hoarseness or husky voice and irritation in the throat. 
• Indirect laryngoscopy 
• heaping up of red or grey granulation tissue in the interarytenoid region and 
posterior thirds of vocal cords; the latter sometimes showing ulceration due 
to constant hammering of vocal processes as in talking, forming what is called 
the 'contact ulcer'. 
• bilateral & symmetrical. 
• It does not undergo malignant change.
• biopsy of the lesion 
• differentiate the lesion from carcinoma and tuberculosis.
Treatment 
• Removal of granulation tissue under operating microscope 
• Control of acid reflux 
• Speech therapy
Atrophic laryngitis 
• Atrophy of laryngeal mucosa & crust formation 
• Ass with atrophic rhinitis & pharyngitis 
• Women* 
• CFs 
• Hoarseness of voice improving on coughing & removal of crusts 
• Dry irritating cough 
• Dyspnea(obstructing crusts)
• Examination 
• Atrophic mucosa covered with foul smelling crusts 
• Expulsion of crusts excoriation & bleeding 
• treat,ment 
• Elimination of causative factor & humidification 
• Laryngeal sprays with glucose in glycerine /pine oil } loosen the crusts 
• Trt ass nasal & pharyngeal conditions 
• Expectorants to loosen the crusts
Tuberculosis of larynx 
• Always 2’ to pulmonary tuberculosis 
• Hematogenous 
• Bronchogenic 
• Males in middle age grp
• Pathology 
• Posterior >anterior 
• Parts = inter arytenoid fold ,ventricular fold , vocal cords , epiglottis 
• Bronchogenic spread 
From bronchi (Tubercle bacilli carried by sputum) 
↓ 
Penetrate intact laryngeal mucosa (particularly inter arytenoid region) 
↓ 
Formn of submucosal tubercles 
↓ 
Ulceration & caseation 
• Laryngeal mucosa } red & swollen ( pseudo edema due to cellular infiltration) 
• Perichondritis & cartilage necrosis
• Symptoms & signs 
• Weakness of voice hoarseness of voice 
• Ulceration – pain radiating to ears 
• Dysphagia
Laryngeal examination 
• Hyperaemia of the vocal cord 
• In its whole extent 
• Or its posterior part with impairement of adduction (first sign) 
• Mamillated swelling in interarytenoid region 
• Ulceration of larynx } mouse nibbled appearance 
• Superficial ragged ulceration in arytenoid & interarytenoid region 
• Granulation tissue in interarytenoid /vocal process of arytenoid 
• Pseudoedema of epiglottis (turban epiglottis) 
• Swelling of ventricular bands & aryepiglottic folds 
• Marked pallor of surrounding mucosa
• Diagnosis 
• X ray chest 
• Sputum examin 
• Biopsy of laryngeal lesion 
• Treatment 
• Same as pulmonary TB
Lupus of the larynx 
• Indolent tubercular infn ass with lupus of nase & pharynx 
• No pulmonary tb 
• Painless asymptomatic 
• Posterior >anterior 
• Epiglottis  aryepiepiglottic folds v entricular bands 
• Trt anitubercular drugs
Syphilis of larynx 
• Rare 
• Gumma of Tertiary stage any where in larynx 
• Smooth swelling which may ulcerate later 
• Complication  laryngeal stenosis
Leprosy of larynx 
• Rare 
• Leprosy of skin & nose 
• Diffuse nodular infiltration of epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds & 
arytenoids 
• Dx : biopsy 
• Complication : laryngeal stenosis 
• Deformity of laryngeal inlet
Scleroma of larynx 
• c/c inflammatory condition by klebsiella rhinoscleromatis 
• Nasal involvement +/- 
• smooth red swelling in the subglottic region. 
• Hoarseness of voice, 
• wheezing and 
• dyspnoea . 
• Dx biopsy. 
• Treatment streptomycin or tetracycline + steroids to prevent fibrosis. 
Subglottic stenosis is a frequent complication requiring subsequent 
reconstructive surgery.
• LARYNGEAL MYCOSIS 
• Fungal infections such as candidiasis, histoplasmosis and 
blastomycosis may rarely affect the larynx. Diagnosis is usually made 
on biopsy and 
• on finding a similar lesion in other parts of the body.

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Acute & chronic inflammations of larynx clinical features treatment types otorhinolraryngology ent ppt

  • 1. ACUTE & CHRONIC INFLAMMATIONS OF LARYNX
  • 2. ACUTE LARYNGITIS • INFECTIOUS* • Following URTI • Initially viral  2’ bacterial invasion • Streptococcus pneumonia • H influenza • Hemolytic streptococco • Staphylococci • Exanthematous fevers (measles, chicken pox,whooping cough) • NON INFECTIOUS • Vocal abuse ,allergy,thermal /chemical burns (inhalation/ingestion) • Laryngeal trauma (endotracheal tube intubation)
  • 3. CFs • Symptoms • Hoarseness of voice • Discomfort / pain in throat after talking • Dry irritating cough (worse at night) • General symptoms • Head cold • Rawness /dryness • Malaise • Fever (if viral infn of URT)
  • 4. Laryngeal appearance • In early stage • Erythema & edema of epiglottis ,aryeppiglotic folds , arytenoids & ventricular bands • Vocal cord are white & normal (in comparison to surrounding structures) • In late stage • ↑ hyperaemia & swelling • Vocal cord red & swollen • Subglottic region is also involved • Sticky secretions b/w vocal cords & interarytenoid region
  • 5. • Vocal abuse • Submucosal hemorrhages in vocal cords
  • 6. Treatment • Vocal rest • Avoidance of smoking & alcohol • Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil,pine,tr benzoin co • Cough sedative • Abx • Analgesics • Steroids following chemical; & thermal burns
  • 7. Acute membranous laryngitis • Pyogenic nonspecific organisms • May begin in laynx /as an extension fron pharynx • DD laryngeal diphtheria
  • 8. Acute epiglottitis/supraglottic laryngitis • Inflammation of supraglottic structures (epiglottis,aryepiglottic folds,arytenoids) • Marked edema obstrn
  • 9. • Etiology • Children 2-7 yrs* • H influenza type B* • CFs • Abrupt with rapid progression • Sore throat & dysphagia in adults • Stridor & dyspnea in children • Fever (d/t septicemia)
  • 10. Examination • Depress tongue with a tongue depressor • Edematous red & swollen epiglottis • Indirect laryngoscopy • Edema & congestion of supraglottic structures • Not done for fear of precipitating complete obstruction
  • 11. Lateral soft tissue xray of neck THUMB SIGN
  • 12. Treatment • Hospitalisation • Abx (ampicillin /3rd generation cephalosporins im/iv) • Steroids (hydrocortisone /dexamethasone im/iv ↓edema) • Adequte hydration (fluids) • Humidification & o2(mist tent & croupette) • Intubation & tracheostomy
  • 13. Acute laryngo trachea bronchitis • Inflammation of Lx,trachea & bronchitis • M>F • 6 months – 3 years children * • Para influenza type 1 & 2 • 2’ bacterial invasion (gram +ve cocci)
  • 14. Pathology Edema of loose areolar tissue ↓ Respiratory obstruction & stridor Thick tenacious secretions & crusts ↓ Complete occlusion
  • 15. symptomatology • URTI • Hoarseness of voice • Croupy cough • Fever 39-40*C • difficulty in breathing • Inspiratory type of stridor • Supra sternal & intercostal recession
  • 16. treatment • Hospitalisation • Abx ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day • Humidification • Parenteral fluids • Steroids hydrocortisone 100mg iv • Adrenaline} ↓ dyspnea • Intubation /tracheostomy
  • 17. Laryngeal diphtheria • 2’ to faucial diphtheria • Children <10 yrs • Pathology • Pseudomembrane formation  obstruction of lx • Exotoxin myocarditis & neurological
  • 18. CFs • General • Insidious • Low grade fever (100-101*F) • Sore throat • Malaise • Laryngeal • Hoarse voice • Croupy cough • Respiratory stridor • Increasing dyspnea • Marked upper airway obstn • Greyish white membrane on tonsil palate & pharynx • adherent bleeds on removal
  • 19. Buul neck due to cervical lymphadenopathy
  • 20. diagnosis • Clinical • Smear & culture
  • 21. treatment • Diphtheria antitoxin • Based on severity & duration • 20,000-1,00,000 u • Abx • Benzyl penicillin 5,00,000 u im qid *6days • Erythromycin • Maintenance of airway • Tracheostomy • Direct larngoscopy removal of membrane & intubation • Complete bed rest
  • 22. complications • Air way obstructionAsphyxia & death • Toxic myocarditis & circulatory failure • Palatal paralysis nasal regurgitation • Laryngeal & pharyngeal paralysis
  • 23. Edema of larynx • Supra glotttic & sub glottis region *(abundant subepithelial connective tissue) • Vocal cords rare(sparse connective tissue)
  • 24. etiology • Infections • a/c epiglottitis , laryngo trachea bronchitis, tuberculosis or syphilisnof larynx • Infection in neighbourhood } • Peritonsillar abscess,retropharyngeal abscess,ludwings angina • Trauma : • Surgery of tongue , laryngeal trauma,fb,endoscopy , inhalation ,irritant gases, thermal , chemical burns, intubation • Neoplasm • Ca of lx, laryngopharynx often ass with deep ulceration • Allergy • Angioneurotic edema,anaphylaxis • Radiation • Systemic diseases
  • 25. Symptoms & signs • Airway obstruction • Inspiratory stridor • Indirect laryngoscopy • Edema of supraglottic & subglottic region
  • 26. • Treatment • Intubation/tracheostomy • Steroids(thermal/chemical) • Adrenaline (1:1000) 0.3-0.5 ml im repeated evey 15 minute (allergic)
  • 27. Chronic laryngitis • Chronic laryngitis with out hyperplasia (chronic hyperaemic laryngitis) • Chronic hypertrophic laryngitis
  • 28. Chronic laryngitis with out hyperplasia (chronic hyperaemic laryngitis) • Diffuse & symmetrical involvement of whole of larynx • (true cords ,ventricular bands , inter arytenoid region , root of epiglottis)
  • 29. Etiology • Incompletely resolved a/c simple laryngitis/its recurrent attacks • Presence of c/c infn in paranasal sinuses , teeth & tonsil & chest • Occupational } dust & fumes • Smoking & alcohol • Vocal abuse • Persistent trauma of cough as in c/c lung disease
  • 30. Clinical features • Hoarseness • Easily gets tired & patient becomes aphonic by the end of the day • Constant hawking • Dryness & intermittent tickling } repeated clearing • Discomfort in throat • Dry & irritating cough
  • 31. Laryngeal examination • Hyperaemia of laryngeal structures • Vocal cord } dull red & rounded • Fleks of viscid mucus in interarytenoid in the vocal cords
  • 32. Treatment • Eliminate URTI & LRTI (sinusitis,tooth,c/c chest infection) • Avoidance of irritating factors (smoke,dust,alcohol) • Voice rest & speech therapy • Steam inhalation • Expectorant
  • 33. Chronic hypertrophic laryngitis • Present either as • Diffuse & symmetrical • Localised (like a tumour) • Dysphonia plica ventricularis • Vocal nodules • Vocal polyp • Reinkes edema • Contact ulcer
  • 34. Etiology • Same as Chronic laryngitis with out hyperplasia
  • 35. Pathology Hyperaemia, edema & cellular infiltration of submucosa EPITHELIAL CHANGES • PSEUDOSTRATIFIED SQUAMOUS TYPE • SQUAMOUS EPITHELIM OF VOCAL CORDS • HYPERTROPHY & KERATINISATION HYPERTROPHY OF MUCUS GLANDS ATROPHY LATER (diminished secretion & dryness Starts in glottic region Ventricular bands Base of epiglottis Even subglottis
  • 36. CFs • Hoarseness • Easily gets tired & patient becomes aphonic by the end of the day • Constant hawking • Dryness & intermittent tickling } repeated clearing • Discomfort in throat • Dry & irritating cough
  • 37. Laryngeal examination • On examination, changes are often diffuse and symmetrical. • 1. Laryngeal mucosa } dusky red and thickened. • 2. Vocal cords } red and swollen. Their edges lose sharp demarcation and appear rounded. In late stages, cords become bulky and irregular giving nodular appearance. • 3. Ventricular bands } red and swollen • 4. • oedema and infiltration, • later due to muscular atrophy • arthritis of the cricoarytenoid joint. Mobility of cords gets impaired
  • 38. Treatment • Conservative • Same as for chronic laryngitis without hyperplasia. • Surgical • Stripping of vocal cords, removing the hyperplastic and oedematous mucosa, may be done in selected cases. • Damage to underlying vocal ligament should be carefully avoided. One cord is operated at a time.
  • 39. POLYPOID DEGENERATION OF VOCAL CORDS (REINKE'S OEDEMA) • b/l symmetrical swelling of the whole of membranous part of the vocal cords, • in middle-aged men and women. • due to oedema of the subepithelial space (Reinke's space) of the vocal cords.
  • 40. Etiology • Chronic irritation of vocal cords • due to misuse of voice, • heavy smoking, • chronic sinusitis and • laryngopharyngeal reflex • myxoedema
  • 41. CFs • Hoarseness • Low pitched & rough voice(d/t use of false vocal cords) • On indirect laryngoscopy • Vocal cords are fusiform pale translucent look • Ventricular folds hyperaemic & hypertrophic and hides true vocal cords
  • 42. Treatment • Decortication of vocal cords • Removal of strip of epithelium is done first on one side & 3-4 wks later on other side • Voice rest • Speech therapy for proper voice production
  • 43. Pachydermia laryngis • Form of c/c hypertrophic laryngitis • Affecting posterior part of larynx in the region of inter arytenoid & posterior part of vocal cords
  • 44. Etiology • Uncertain • Alcohol & smoking • Forceful talking • Gastro esophageal reflux disease (where postr part of lx is constantly washed with acid juices)
  • 45. CFs • hoarseness or husky voice and irritation in the throat. • Indirect laryngoscopy • heaping up of red or grey granulation tissue in the interarytenoid region and posterior thirds of vocal cords; the latter sometimes showing ulceration due to constant hammering of vocal processes as in talking, forming what is called the 'contact ulcer'. • bilateral & symmetrical. • It does not undergo malignant change.
  • 46. • biopsy of the lesion • differentiate the lesion from carcinoma and tuberculosis.
  • 47. Treatment • Removal of granulation tissue under operating microscope • Control of acid reflux • Speech therapy
  • 48. Atrophic laryngitis • Atrophy of laryngeal mucosa & crust formation • Ass with atrophic rhinitis & pharyngitis • Women* • CFs • Hoarseness of voice improving on coughing & removal of crusts • Dry irritating cough • Dyspnea(obstructing crusts)
  • 49. • Examination • Atrophic mucosa covered with foul smelling crusts • Expulsion of crusts excoriation & bleeding • treat,ment • Elimination of causative factor & humidification • Laryngeal sprays with glucose in glycerine /pine oil } loosen the crusts • Trt ass nasal & pharyngeal conditions • Expectorants to loosen the crusts
  • 50. Tuberculosis of larynx • Always 2’ to pulmonary tuberculosis • Hematogenous • Bronchogenic • Males in middle age grp
  • 51. • Pathology • Posterior >anterior • Parts = inter arytenoid fold ,ventricular fold , vocal cords , epiglottis • Bronchogenic spread From bronchi (Tubercle bacilli carried by sputum) ↓ Penetrate intact laryngeal mucosa (particularly inter arytenoid region) ↓ Formn of submucosal tubercles ↓ Ulceration & caseation • Laryngeal mucosa } red & swollen ( pseudo edema due to cellular infiltration) • Perichondritis & cartilage necrosis
  • 52. • Symptoms & signs • Weakness of voice hoarseness of voice • Ulceration – pain radiating to ears • Dysphagia
  • 53. Laryngeal examination • Hyperaemia of the vocal cord • In its whole extent • Or its posterior part with impairement of adduction (first sign) • Mamillated swelling in interarytenoid region • Ulceration of larynx } mouse nibbled appearance • Superficial ragged ulceration in arytenoid & interarytenoid region • Granulation tissue in interarytenoid /vocal process of arytenoid • Pseudoedema of epiglottis (turban epiglottis) • Swelling of ventricular bands & aryepiglottic folds • Marked pallor of surrounding mucosa
  • 54. • Diagnosis • X ray chest • Sputum examin • Biopsy of laryngeal lesion • Treatment • Same as pulmonary TB
  • 55. Lupus of the larynx • Indolent tubercular infn ass with lupus of nase & pharynx • No pulmonary tb • Painless asymptomatic • Posterior >anterior • Epiglottis  aryepiepiglottic folds v entricular bands • Trt anitubercular drugs
  • 56. Syphilis of larynx • Rare • Gumma of Tertiary stage any where in larynx • Smooth swelling which may ulcerate later • Complication  laryngeal stenosis
  • 57. Leprosy of larynx • Rare • Leprosy of skin & nose • Diffuse nodular infiltration of epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds & arytenoids • Dx : biopsy • Complication : laryngeal stenosis • Deformity of laryngeal inlet
  • 58. Scleroma of larynx • c/c inflammatory condition by klebsiella rhinoscleromatis • Nasal involvement +/- • smooth red swelling in the subglottic region. • Hoarseness of voice, • wheezing and • dyspnoea . • Dx biopsy. • Treatment streptomycin or tetracycline + steroids to prevent fibrosis. Subglottic stenosis is a frequent complication requiring subsequent reconstructive surgery.
  • 59. • LARYNGEAL MYCOSIS • Fungal infections such as candidiasis, histoplasmosis and blastomycosis may rarely affect the larynx. Diagnosis is usually made on biopsy and • on finding a similar lesion in other parts of the body.