Are vocal cord leukoplakia and polyps the same thing?
Disease description:
Although there's no examination, there are only a few conditions that can affect the vocal cords—Is vocal cord leukoplakia the same as polyps?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Leukoplakia of the vocal cords is different from polyps. Vocal cord leukoplakia is a precancerous condition that, if improperly managed, can easily progress into a tumor. The main symptom of vocal cord polyps is hoarseness. White spots on the vocal cords are referred to as precancerous lesions, primarily characterized by the appearance of white patches on the vocal cords. Vocal cord polyps are benign lesions, and the primary clinical treatment is surgical intervention.
