A Case of Hemorrhage of the Vocal Cords

Abstract

A case of vocal cord hemorrhage is reported. The patient was a 50-year-old woman, in whom hoarseness is associated with her menstrual cycle. On laryngoscopic examination, the vocal cords were edematous and submucosally hemorrhaged during menstruation, but almost normal during nonmenstruation. Hormonal checkup revealed an abnormally high level of estradiol at the early period of menstruation. After menopause, these findings and symptoms disappeared.