From: A radiologic review of hoarse voice from anatomic and neurologic perspectives
Infection/inflammation | Intrinsic vocal fold lesions | Vocal cord paralysis | Miscellaneous |
---|---|---|---|
Acute/chronic laryngitis | Laryngeal polyps/nodules/cysts | Post-tracheal intubation | Laryngocele |
Laryngeal amyloidosis | Laryngeal papilloma | Compression of CN X or RLN—mediastinal causes | Laryngeal web |
Thyroid disease | Laryngeal cancer | Compression of CN X or RLN—thyroid mass |  |
Rheumatoid arthritis |  | Compression of CN X or RLN—skull base |  |
 |  | Traumatic Injury to CN X or RLN |  |
 |  | Neurodegenerative disorders (i.e., ALS, Parkinsons) |  |