Can ultrasound of neck show any abnormality or problem with the voice box / largynx?

Ultrasound has been shown to be as effective as CT scan in detecting laryngeal pathology. Of course Laryngoscopy, performed by the ENT, directly visualizes the larynx and enables the taking of a biopsy.

Ultrasound of neck is best for seeing enlarged lymph nodes, thyroid nodules, tumors. If one has a larynx problem leading to enlarged lymph nodes the ultrasound might help some, but the “gold standard” for evaluating the larynx is a nasopharyngoscopy, where the Dr (usually an otolaryngology specialist) inserts a scope through the nose down into the larynx to visualize polyps, tumors, inflammation,