Reinke's edema
oedema Reinke

Edema of this space is called Reinke's edema.

The patient underwent surgery to correct a Reinke's edema, which originates in the vocal folds of the larynx.

Reinke crystals, Reinke's space and Reinke's edema are named after him.

Most polyps are larger than nodules and may be called by other names, such as polypoid degeneration or Reinke's edema.

Reinke's edema causes the vocal folds to bilaterally swell giving them an uneven, sac-like appearance.

Common causes of Reinke's edema include smoking, gastroesophageal reflux, hormonal changes such as hypothyroidism and chronic voice abuse.

A voice pathology called Reinke's edema, swelling due to abnormal accumulation of fluid, occurs in the superficial lamina propria or Reinke's space.

Reinke's edema, also known as polypoid degeneration, is the swelling of the vocal folds due to fluid collection (edema) in superficial lamina propria of vocal folds (Reinke's space).