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==Overview== | |||
'''Laryngeal papillomatosis''', also known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, is a [[Rare disease|rare medical condition]], caused by an [[Human papillomavirus|HPV]] infection of the throat. It causes assorted [[tumor]]s, [[papilloma]]s, to develop over a period of time. Without treatment it is potentially fatal as uncontrolled growths could obstruct the [[airway]]. | '''Laryngeal papillomatosis''', also known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, is a [[Rare disease|rare medical condition]], caused by an [[Human papillomavirus|HPV]] infection of the throat. It causes assorted [[tumor]]s, [[papilloma]]s, to develop over a period of time. Without treatment it is potentially fatal as uncontrolled growths could obstruct the [[airway]]. | ||
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*[[Chemotherapy]] | *[[Chemotherapy]] | ||
*[[Antibiotics]] | *[[Antibiotics]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/laryngeal.asp NIH Reference] | *[http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/laryngeal.asp NIH Reference] | ||
[[Category:Rare diseases]] | [[Category:Rare diseases]] | ||
Revision as of 20:06, 23 November 2012
Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Laryngeal papillomatosis, also known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, is a rare medical condition, caused by an HPV infection of the throat. It causes assorted tumors, papillomas, to develop over a period of time. Without treatment it is potentially fatal as uncontrolled growths could obstruct the airway.
Treatment
- Traditional surgery to remove affected tissue.
- Carbon dioxide laser surgery: "no touch" removal of affected tissue.
- Tracheotomy: rereouting of air around the affected area.
- Photodynamic therapy: controls tumors by using targeted dyes to irradiate any cancerous tissue.
- Chemotherapy
- Antibiotics