Vocal fold nodule

A vocal fold nodule is a mass of tissue that grows on a vocal fold. Typically this mass appears on the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the vocal fold, where contact is most forceful.

A vocal fold nodule reduces the ability of the vocal folds to create the rapid changes in air pressure which generate human speech. Symptoms include hoarseness , painful speech production, frequent vocal breaks, and reduced vocal range. Vocal fold nodules develop mostly in adult women and in children of both sexes.