Vocal nodules

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Bilateral vocal nodules viewed with false color imaging with a Pentax high definition endoscope, Bilateral vocal nodules viewed with false color imaging with a Olympus endoscope, Bilateral vocal nodules viewed during stroboscopy with an air gap posterior to the swellings

This patient noted discomfort with singing. The vocal cord swellings which are also known as nodules require that he hold the vocal cords slightly apart. This allows air leak, impairs his upper vocal range and creates a muscle tension with the resulting discomfort during singing.