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'''For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click [[Papilloma|here]]''' | '''For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click [[Papilloma|here]]''' | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Papillomas are benign tumours that are located in the epithelium. There are all kinds of papilloma in the body, such as skin papilloma, genital wart, bladder papilloma and larynx papilloma, etc. | Papillomas are benign tumours that are located in the epithelium. There are all kinds of papilloma in the body, such as skin papilloma, genital wart, bladder papilloma and larynx papilloma, etc. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Papilloma?== | |||
Usual signs and symptoms vary widely. They depend on the size, the location of the tumors. For example, a small papilloma may not cause any symptom and biger one may cause obvious signs. For instance, 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. | 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. [[Biopsy]] is the most valuable test to tell whether the lump is benign or cancerous. Other techniques, including the collection of blood and urine samples, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be helpful. Surgery is recommended for the treatment of papilloma. For small papillomas, regular examination is needed. | Vulvar papilloma may cause [[itching]], [[lump]] or [[ulcer]] even [[infection]] in vulva. | ||
==What are the causes of Papilloma?== | |||
The causes of papilloma are unknown. | |||
==Diagosis== | |||
[[Biopsy]] is the most valuable test to tell whether the lump is benign or cancerous. Other techniques, including the collection of blood and urine samples, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be helpful. | |||
==Treatment Options== | |||
Surgery is recommended for the treatment of papilloma. For small papillomas, regular examination is needed. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/papilloma/basics.htm | http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/papilloma/basics.htm | ||
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[[Category:Oncology patient information]] | [[Category:Oncology patient information]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:11, 27 August 2015
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Jinhui Wu, M.D.
Overview
Papillomas are benign tumours that are located in the epithelium. There are all kinds of papilloma in the body, such as skin papilloma, genital wart, bladder papilloma and larynx papilloma, etc.
What are the symptoms of Papilloma?
Usual signs and symptoms vary widely. They depend on the size, the location of the tumors. For example, a small papilloma may not cause any symptom and biger one may cause obvious signs. For instance, 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.
What are the causes of Papilloma?
The causes of papilloma are unknown.
Diagosis
Biopsy is the most valuable test to tell whether the lump is benign or cancerous. Other techniques, including the collection of blood and urine samples, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be helpful.
Treatment Options
Surgery is recommended for the treatment of papilloma. For small papillomas, regular examination is needed.