Etymed
laryngoscopy
Definition
Examination of the larynx using a scope
Clinical context
A 55-year-old man presents with progressive hoarseness over 3 months and difficulty swallowing. His primary care physician notes a suspicious lesion on his vocal cords during a routine examination. The patient requires laryngoscopy to visualize the vocal cords and obtain a biopsy. During the procedure, the physician observes a mass lesion on the left vocal cord and confirms the diagnosis of early-stage laryngeal cancer.
Mnemonic
Laryngoscopy = Look at the larynx with a scope - Larynx = Lungs and Larynx (LL)