Laryngeal papillomatosis, known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis or glottal papillomatosis, is a rare medical condition in which benign tumors form along the aerodigestive tract.
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11 Facts About Laryngeal papillomatosis
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Laryngeal papillomatosis is initially diagnosed through indirect laryngoscopy upon observation of growths on the larynx and can be confirmed through a biopsy.
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Treatment for laryngeal papillomatosis aims to remove the papillomas and limit their recurrence.
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Common symptom of laryngeal papillomatosis is a change in voice quality.
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The risk of laryngeal papillomatosis spreading to the lungs is higher in the juvenile-onset than the adult-onset.
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Laryngeal papillomatosis is caused by human papillomavirus infection, most frequently types 6 and 11 although genotypes 16,18,31, and 33 have been implicated.
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Disease occurs in two forms, juvenile and adult Laryngeal papillomatosis, based on whether it develops before or after 20 years of age.
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Laryngeal papillomatosis can be diagnosed through visualization of the lesions using one of several indirect laryngoscopy procedures.
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Evolution of laryngeal papillomatosis is highly unpredictable and is characterized by modulation of its severity and variable rate of progression across individuals.
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Laryngeal papillomatosis is a rare disease with a bimodal distribution based on age of incidence.
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The incidence of laryngeal papillomatosis varies according to factors such as socioeconomic status, such that higher rates are observed in groups having a lower socioeconomic status.
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