A 24-year-old Caucasian male presents to the clinic complaining of hoarseness and pain when he speaks or sings. He is concerned about the upcoming opening night of his troupe’s newest production,...

A 24-year-old Caucasian male presents to the clinic complaining of hoarseness and pain when he speaks or sings. He is concerned about the upcoming opening night of his troupe’s newest production, which has been practicing for “night and day.” An upper endoscopy confirms your suspicions and you prescribe vocal rest. What is his diagnosis?

A. Vocal cord nodules

B. Laryngeal papillomas

C. Laryngitis

D. Carcinoma of the larynx