| NBI | narrow band imaging |
| WLI | white light imaging |
| VF | vocal fold |
| VFL | vocal fold leukoplakia |
| HP | histopathology |
| ELS | European Laryngological Society |
| IPCLs | Intraepithelial papillary capillary loops |
| CT | conservative treatment |
| TOLMS | Transoral Laser Microsurgery |