Laryngeal papillomatosis

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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. __TOC__

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


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