On the Treatment of Laryngeal Growths

Having, during the past six years, had many opportunities of seeing cases in which symptoms of laryngeal trouble were present, and in which, on laryngoscopic examination, outgrowths in that part of the respiratory tract were found, I think that, without pretending to say anything new, I may still say a few words that are not altogether devoid of value. Deferring for the moment the consideration of malignant growths of the larynx, we have to discuss all other forms of outgrowth from the mucous membrane found in that organ. In order still further to simplify matters, I will separate all those excrescences which are met with in syphilis, phthisis and lupus from those which have no such origin, and call the latter benign or innocent growths. As regards the aetiology of benign laryngeal tumour formations, there is no doubt whatever but that people, who either from the nature of their business, or voluntarily submit their vocal organs to considerable strain, are infinitely more liable to be attacked by them than others who use their voices in moderation, and rarely, or