<prompt> Reinkes space is seen in which of the following?Vocal cordsSubglottisEpiglottisPharynx  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Vocal cords Reinkes space Is a potential subepithelial space between the glottic epithelium and the vocal ligament.Reinkes oedema polypoid degeneration of vocal cord It is the edema of margins of the vocal cord so the free margin is polypoid and a large sessile polyp may occur. Reinkes edema is due to fluid collection in this subepithelial space ofReinkes. It occurs between the age of 40-60 years. Men and women are affected equally. The main etiological factors are smoking and voice abuse.Clinical features Hoarseness most common. Decreased voice pitch with rapid vocal fatigue. On indirect laryngoscopyi Vocal cords appear as fusiform swelling with pale translucent look.ii Ventricular bands may be hyperaemic and hypertrophic.Treatment Microsurgical removal of the edema while preserving the vocal ligament, with circumscribed resection of mucosa, i.e. Decortication of the vocal cord. Bilateral Reinkes edema is operated in two stages 4-6 weeks apart to prevent anterior synechia. Voice rest and speech therapy. 