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'''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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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