Can recurrent hoarseness without GERD indicate laryngeal cancer?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 59-year-old male and a nonsmoker. Earlier diagnosed with mucus retention cyst of the larynx. Cetrizine and Ambroxol tablets were prescribed. No post-nasal drip was reported, and no evidence of GERD.

Can a recurrent hoarseness of voice (once in four to five months) indicate cancer?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Please revert to the following question.

Was any surgical procedure done for the cyst?

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As I can see, you have been diagnosed with a mucous retention cyst. To confirm the diagnosis, I would recommend you undergo a diagnostic procedure called video laryngostroboscopy. This will exactly tell the nature of the lesion with your vocal cords. Since you are a non-smoker, you need not worry about carcinoma. But since your problem is a long-standing one, please undergo a videostroboscopy. If the diagnosis is a vocal cord mucus retention cyst, you will require a minimally invasive surgical procedure called MLS excision. After that, with good voice rehabilitation, you should be able to get back to your normal voice.

I hope I have answered your queries. If you have more queries, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, the chances are very rare, almost nil, and that too, only mostly in smokers. I would advise you to go for a laser MLS excision of the cyst.

I hope I have answered your queries. If you have more queries, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.