Do vocal cord polyps require a biopsy?
Updated on April 08, 2025
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Vocal cord polyps are benign neoplasms located on the vocal cords, typically protruding from the surface or the free edge of the vocal cords. Therefore, the removal surgery for vocal cord polyps is generally performed under laryngoscopic and microscopic visualization. The procedure usually involves direct excision followed by pathological examination, and a biopsy is generally not conducted before the surgery. Thus, vocal cord polyps are typically treated through direct surgical removal without a pre-surgery biopsy. It is also important to avoid excessive misuse of the voice after the surgery to prevent recurrence of the vocal cord polyps.
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