Vocal cord vibratory injuries Overview: Common disorders that affect the voice are vibration-induced lesions, or injuries, of the surface layer of the vocal cords, called mucosa. This kind of injury usually happens when a person overuses or abuses his or her voice. Bruising Capillary ectasia Epidermoid cyst Glottic furrow Glottic sulcus Indicator lesions Mucosal bridge Mucosal edema or swelling Nodule Open epidermoid cyst Polyp Hemorrhagic polyp Polypoid degeneration (aka Reinke’s edema or smoker’s polyps) Submucosal fibrosis Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
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