Larynx: vocal polyp: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Larynx: vocal polyp

Sample item

A 45-year-old smoker has a unilateral pedunculated smooth swelling on the anterior vocal cord and hoarseness. Which is the best treatment?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Microlaryngoscopic excision

A unilateral vocal polyp is excised by microlaryngoscopy with preservation of the vocal ligament and the tissue is sent for histology. Voice rest and cessation of smoking supplement treatment.

Option by option

  • A. Microlaryngoscopic excision (correct)

    Correct. Microlaryngeal excision is standard.

  • B. Tracheostomy

    Tracheostomy is not required.

  • C. Voice therapy only

    Therapy alone is not enough for a well-formed polyp.

  • D. Radiotherapy

    Radiotherapy is not indicated for a benign polyp.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Microlaryngoscopic excision. A unilateral vocal polyp is excised by microlaryngoscopy with preservation of the vocal ligament and the tissue is sent for histology.

Why is "Tracheostomy" not the answer?

Tracheostomy is not required.

Why is "Voice therapy only" not the answer?

Therapy alone is not enough for a well-formed polyp.

Why is "Radiotherapy" not the answer?

Radiotherapy is not indicated for a benign polyp.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx: vocal polyp in ENT. Voice rest and cessation of smoking supplement treatment.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Larynx: vocal polyp?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.