What Is Papilloma?
8. Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, also known as laryngeal papillomatosis, is a rare condition which usually affects children. It is a condition in which an individual, or group, of papillomas will grow in the aerodigestive tract. This can potentially lead to some potentially severe symptoms, which includes difficulty breathing.
Other symptoms of the condition include the patient only being able to cry quietly, while some will experience hoarseness. The papillomas can often be removed but they can also return, while this type of papilloma can also become malignant. The patient will often require surgery multiple times in order to treat the condition.
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