Chorditis Explained

Chorditis is the inflammation of vocal cords (vocal folds) usually as a result of voice abuse but sometimes because of cancer.^[1]

Types

• Chorditis fibrinosa
• Chorditis nodosa^[2]
• Chorditis tuberosa^[3]

See also

• Vocal fold nodule

Notes and References

1. Web site: chorditis. Merriam-webster. 4 November 2014.
2. Laurent. FV. "Singer's nodule" (Chorditis nodosa) removed by vocal treatment. Journal of the American Medical Association. 30 September 1911. LVII. 14. 1131. 10.1001/jama.1911.04260090353018.
3. Hodgkinson. A. Chorditis Tuberosa. Br Med J. Nov 2, 1895. 2. 1818. 1099. 2511393. 20755801. 10.1136/bmj.2.1818.1099.