Swelling of the vocal cord, cysts and polyps can all cause a change in the voice which can only be diagnosed by examining the larynx, usually by a small endoscope.
Cancer of the laynx is uncommon and may cause a hoarse voice that does not get better; the voice can be affected when the growth is still small so the cure rate for treatment is very good.
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Microlaryngoscopy
