Differences between vocal cord cancer and vocal cord polyps
Disease description:
I've constantly felt a foreign body sensation in my throat. When I went to the hospital for examination, I was told that I have vocal cord polyps, but I don't know whether it's benign or malignant. What's the difference between vocal cord cancer and vocal cord polyps?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
The patient's vocal cord polyps are related to the patient's speech, while vocal cord cancer is usually caused by heavy smoking and alcohol consumption. Vocal cord cancer is a malignant tumor in the vocal cord area, a type of laryngeal cancer. Polyps on the vocal cords are benign growths; patients often develop them due to prolonged voice overuse and other factors. Multiple polyps are benign, whereas vocal cord cancer is a malignant mass.
