Vocal
Fold Cysts are benign lesions on the vocal folds that may either be filled with
mucous (mucous retention cyst) or a fibrous mass on the vocal folds.
Occasionally, the cysts reside deep in the tissue of the vocal fold and causes
the vibratory pattern to be restricted in motion. In children and some
adults, cysts may have a contralateral mass lesion and it may be difficult to
determine if these are cysts or vocal nodules.