title: Reinke's edema.
abstract: Reinke's edema is a benign disorder of the larynx. This pathological condition involving a potential laryngeal space is most often seen in middle-aged smokers, and has a slight female predilection. The diagnosis, histopathology, and conservative as well as surgical treatment modalities are discussed.
authors: Tulane Medical Center, Dept. of Otolaryngology, New Orleans.
authors: S F
authors: SF
authors: Freedman
authors: R G
authors: RG
authors: Amedee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004487:Edema / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology*