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