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Images of Reinke's Edema

A View of Reinke's Edema

Vocal Folds with Reinke's Edema – Closed

Normal Vocal Folds – 95% Closed

Affected vocal cords

Normal vocal folds

Vocal folds (vf) with Reinke's Edema in closed position show increased size and volume; arrow indicates midline.

Note: Vocal fold length matched in magnification to normal vocal folds

Normal vocal folds (vf) in almost fully closed position show normal size and volume.

Legend: Viewed from above with person facing examiner, vf, vocal folds; R, patient's right; L, left, back and front of voice box.

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This diagram can be found in Reinke's Edema: Understanding the Disorder.

Glossary of Images

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