Laryngeal papillomas

Clin Dermatol. 1985 Oct-Dec;3(4):130-8. doi: 10.1016/0738-081x(85)90057-4.

Abstract

Laryngeal papillomatosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease. Like other HPV-induced lesions, these papillomas show an unpredictable pattern of active disease and remissions. The mechanism of benign tumor-induction by the virus, and the possible mechanism of conversion to a malignant lesion after radiation therapy is unknown. Surgery, possibly in conjunction with interferon therapy, is the best course of management at this time.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / etiology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / microbiology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Papilloma* / etiology
  • Papilloma* / microbiology
  • Papilloma* / pathology
  • Papilloma* / therapy
  • Papillomaviridae
  • Tumor Virus Infections / microbiology
  • Tumor Virus Infections / pathology
  • Tumor Virus Infections / therapy