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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Papilloma''' refers to a [[benign]] [[epithelial]] [[tumor]] growing exophytically (outwardly projecting) in finger-like fronds. In this context [[Papilla]] refers to the projection created by the tumor, not a tumor on an already existing papilla (such as the nipple.) | '''Papilloma''' refers to a [[benign]] [[epithelial]] [[tumor]] growing exophytically (outwardly projecting) in finger-like fronds. In this context [[Papilla]] refers to the projection created by the tumor, not a tumor on an already existing papilla (such as the nipple.) | ||
==Causes== | |||
When used without context, it frequently refers to infections caused by [[Human papillomavirus]]. However, there are other conditions that cause papilloma, such as [[Choroid plexus]] papilloma (CPP). | When used without context, it frequently refers to infections caused by [[Human papillomavirus]]. However, there are other conditions that cause papilloma, such as [[Choroid plexus]] papilloma (CPP). | ||
Two types of papilloma often associated with HPV are "[[squamous cell]] papilloma" and "[[transitional cell]] papilloma" (also known as "bladder papilloma".) | Two types of papilloma often associated with HPV are "[[squamous cell]] papilloma" and "[[transitional cell]] papilloma" (also known as "bladder papilloma".) | ||
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Papilloma in larynx may cayse [[hoarseness]], [[cough]] and [[shortness of breath]]. | |||
Symptoms of papilloma in breast may be [[bloody nipple discharge]], [[pain]] and [[lump]] in breast. | |||
Vulvar papilloma may cause [[itching]], [[lump]] or [[ulcer]] even [[infection]] in vulva. | |||
==Treatment== | |||
===Surgery=== | |||
Surgery is recommended for the treatment of papilloma. | |||
==Related Chapters== | |||
* [[Papilla]] | * [[Papilla]] | ||
* [[Genital wart]] | * [[Genital wart]] | ||
* [[Laryngeal papillomatosis]] | * [[Laryngeal papillomatosis]] | ||
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| MeSH | D010212 |
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Overview
Papilloma refers to a benign epithelial tumor growing exophytically (outwardly projecting) in finger-like fronds. In this context Papilla refers to the projection created by the tumor, not a tumor on an already existing papilla (such as the nipple.)
Causes
When used without context, it frequently refers to infections caused by Human papillomavirus. However, there are other conditions that cause papilloma, such as Choroid plexus papilloma (CPP).
Two types of papilloma often associated with HPV are "squamous cell papilloma" and "transitional cell papilloma" (also known as "bladder papilloma".)
Symptoms
Papilloma in larynx may cayse hoarseness, cough and shortness of breath.
Symptoms of papilloma in breast may be bloody nipple discharge, pain and lump in breast.
Vulvar papilloma may cause itching, lump or ulcer even infection in vulva.
Treatment
Surgery
Surgery is recommended for the treatment of papilloma.