Q31.3: Laryngocele

The larynx can be seen particularly well in men as a bulging area at the front of the neck. This area is also called the Adam’s apple. The larynx is important for breathing and speaking. It consists mainly of cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. The vocal cords are also located in the larynx. The inside of the larynx is coated with a mucous membrane. A mucous membrane is a moist skin.

While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue.

A protrusion has developed in your mucous membrane. This protrusion may be filled with air or mucous. The protrusion can cause various health problems.

For example, a whistling sound may also be heard when breathing. There may also be breathing problems. If the protrusion is large, or if it gets larger over time, it might be seen as a swelling in the neck. This may then result in a croakiness.

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