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["Bamboo nodes": a clinical study of 19 cases]
R Perouse1, B Coulombeau, G Cornut
1Polyclinique des Minguettes 21, rue de la Commune de Paris, F-69200 Venissieux, France.
Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|July 3, 2002
Summary
This study details 19 surgeries for unique vocal cord submucosal deposits, noting autoimmune disorders in 8 patients. Findings reveal a characteristic "bamboo node" appearance and the necessity of cordotomy for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Context:
- Submucosal deposits on vocal cords present a diagnostic challenge.
- A specific subset of patients (19 cases) were analyzed retrospectively.
- Dysphonia was the primary presenting symptom.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical, stroboscopic, and histological features of these specific vocal cord deposits.
- To investigate the association between these deposits and autoimmune disorders.
- To identify potential predictive histological features.
Summary:
- Nineteen patients with vocal cord submucosal deposits underwent surgery between 1986 and 2001.
- Stroboscopy revealed a characteristic yellowish, transverse "bamboo node" appearance.
- Eight patients (42%) had pre-existing or developing autoimmune disorders; cordotomy was required in all cases.
Impact:
- Highlights a distinct vocal cord pathology with potential autoimmune links.
- Suggests histological examination may aid in diagnosing cases without overt autoimmune disease.
- Informs surgical management and diagnostic considerations for dysphonia.