A patient with hoarseness of voice was found to be having pachydermia laryngis. All of the following are true except:

A. It is a hyperkeratotic lesion present within the anterior two-third of the vocal cords

B. It is not premalignant lesion

C. Diagnosis is made by biopsy

D. On microscopy it shows acanthosis and hyperkeratosis

Correct Answer: It is a hyperkeratotic lesion present within the anterior two-third of the vocal cords

Description: Pachydermia laryngis is a hyperkeratotic lesion involving posterior part of larynx. It is not premalignant. Biopsy is essential to exclude tuberculosis and cancer.

Category: ENT

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