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What is the definition of Laryngocele?
Laryngoceles are rare congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the supraglottic larynx (voice box) characterized by the formation of an air or fluid-filled cyst and dilation of the laryngeal ventricle. There are three types of laryngoceles: 1) internal, 2) external, and 3) mixed (both internal and external). Rarely, laryngoceles may also be acquired in individuals who are glassblowers or those with chronic obstructive airway disease.
What are the symptoms of Laryngocele?
Small laryngoceles may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of laryngoceles may include a mass on the side of the neck that increases with external pressure, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, high-pitched wheezing (stridor), airway obstruction, fever, pain, and infection. Individuals with laryngoceles have an increased risk of laryngeal cancer.
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What are the current treatments for Laryngocele?
Treatment for internal laryngoceles may include endoscopic surgery. External and mixed laryngoceles may be treated with open surgery.
Who are the top Laryngocele Local Doctors?
Vyvy N. Young
Elite in Laryngocele
Otolaryngology
Elite in Laryngocele
Otolaryngology

Gender Affirming Health Program

1725 Montgomery St., Suite 250, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. VyVy Young is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with disorders affecting voice, breathing, coughing or swallowing. Her many interests include the aging voice, vocal cord growths (both cancerous and noncancerous), vocal cord surgery, vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia (spasming of voice-related muscles), airway stenosis (narrowing), vocal cord dysfunction and swallowing difficulties, including those that can arise after surgery. Young's research focuses on age-related voice changes, transgender voice concerns and advancing treatment of vocal cord paralysis. Young earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in otolaryngology. She then completed a fellowship in laryngology and caring for the professional voice at the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center. A member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Young chairs its voice committee, is chair-elect of the women in otolaryngology communications committee, and serves on several other of the academy's committees, including the patient safety and quality improvement committee. She is a member of the Society of University Otolaryngologists, serving on its gender disparity committee and as a representative to its board of governors. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Laryngological Association and American Broncho-Esophagological Association. Young also has a passion for medical education. She serves as associate director for UCSF's residency program in otolaryngology, training future ear, nose, and throat surgeons. Dr. Young is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngocele. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngocele, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Perichondritis, and Endoscopy.

Laurence V. Cramer
Advanced in Laryngocele
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Advanced in Laryngocele
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

ENT And Allergy Specialists

826 Main St, Ste 201, 
Phoenixville, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Cramer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngocele. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Hearing Loss.

 
 
 
 
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Christopher J. Ito
Distinguished in Laryngocele
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Laryngocele
Otolaryngology

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

55 Lake Avenue North, 
Worcester, MA 
Experience:
15+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Christopher Ito is an Otolaryngologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ito has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngocele. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Flaring, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Septoplasty.

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