ENT 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 💡 Explanation A patient with hoarseness of voice was found to be having pachydermia laryngis. All of the following are true except: ✓ Correct Answer: A. It is a hyperkeratotic lesion present within the anterior two-third of the vocal cords