Mid-membranous Vocal Fold Webs: Case Series

Publication date: Available online 12 July 2016
Source:Journal of Voice
Author(s): Laura M. Dominguez, Michael M. Johns, C. Blake Simpson
IntroductionLaryngeal webs are a rare clinical entity, with those in the mid-membranous region occurring even less commonly. This is the first case series describing this condition.Case ReportWe describe the clinical course of four patients with mid-glottic webs and propose the possible pathophysiology.DiscussionTrauma to the vocal folds followed by an inflammatory reaction is the likely event leading to the development of this lesion. Endoscopic division of this type of web has shown good postoperative voice outcomes without any recurrences.ConclusionThe mid-glottic web is a rare clinical entity for which there is no defined etiology. It is likely that trauma results in an inflammatory reaction and, ultimately, web formation. Further studies are needed to identify risk factors for this condition.



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