Radiology, Vol 120, 571-574, Copyright © 1976 by Radiological Society of North America
The appendix of the ventricle of the larynx
LW Bassett, WN Hanafee and RF Canalis
A review of 100 consecutive laryngograms showed visualization of the
appendix of the laryngeal ventricle in 40% of cases. This high incidence of
visulization is related to thorough anesthesia, repeated performance of
phonation and the reverse "E" maneuver as well as awareness of the
anatomical structure. The appendix of the laryngeal ventricle courses
superiorly between the laryngeal vestibule and the thyroid cartilage which
differentiates this normal structure from ulcerations and fistulous tracts
of laryngeal tumors.
