[Perspectives on recurrent respiratory papillomatosis and human papillomavirus]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2019 Oct 7;181(41):V05190279.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a condition with benign tumours in the respiratory tract. RRP ensues in both children and adults. The disease is induced by low-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types HPV-6 and HPV-11. RRP have a recurrent nature with symptoms ranging from hoarseness, dyspnoea, and dysphagia to life-threatening airway obstructions. Currently, no medical curative treatment of RRP is available, however, the literature indicates, that the HPV-vaccines could protect against RRP by preventing genital warts.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Papillomavirus Infections* / diagnosis
  • Papillomavirus Infections* / therapy
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines* / therapeutic use
  • Respiratory Tract Infections* / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Tract Infections* / therapy

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines

Supplementary concepts

  • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis