Recurrent Vocal Fold Leukoplakia (Left Side)

Patient: 65-year-old male

Smoking history: Former smoker (35 pack-years), currently abstinent.

Clinical History & Previous Treatment

- 30 October 2025: Biopsy of the left vocal fold.

Histopathology: Verrucous lesion with mild to moderate cellular atypia.

- 19 November 2025: Surgical resection of the lesion during the ELS event.

Histopathology (left vocal fold): Verrucous leukoplakia without dysplasia. No evidence of malignancy.

Follow-up

- Initially favourable postoperative findings.

- Follow-up examination in April 2026 also showed a good postoperative result.

- At the follow-up examination in October 2026, recurrent leukoplakia of the left vocal fold was detected.

Additional Clinical Findings

- Persistent and frequent throat clearing.