This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Larynx, Subject name: ENT
Hoarseness of voice is earliest seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Pharyngeal carcinoma, B. Supraglottic cancer, C. Glottic cancer, D. Subglottic cancer
C: Glottic cancer
Answer: C: Glottic cancer 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Glottic cancer * Hoarseness of voice is the presenting feature of glottic cancer & occurs early because even the slightest of the lesion of cord affects its vibratory capacity causing hoarseness.* This is the reason why glottic cancers are detected early.SiteVoice* Supraglottic cancer-Muffled/Hot potato voice* Glottic cancer-Hoarseness early* Subglottic cancer-Hoarseness very late.