This paper updates information on epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, surgical and anti-relapse treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|
Mymensingh Med J
January 2025
Dr Sultana Jebunnaher, Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bangladesh Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare disease which is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). It is a warty growth in the upper airway may cause significant airway obstruction or voice change. Though it is rare but one with severe morbidity and occasional mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
November 2024
Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a challenging disease to manage, due to its highly recurring nature and the lack of a definitive treatment. It is characterized by the presence of benign papillomatous lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can pose a threat to the patient's airway patency and restrict their breathing ability. We present the case of a 64-year-old patient with a history of papillomas in the trachea and bronchi, treated with endobronchial cryotherapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
November 2024
Anesthesiology, Emirates Hospital, Dubai, ARE.
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare condition involving the recurrent growth of benign papillomas in the respiratory tract caused exclusively by human papillomavirus (HPV). We present the case of a five-year-old child who arrived at the emergency department with severe respiratory distress, hoarseness, and biphasic stridor. The patient required urgent transfer to the operating room for the emergency debridement of papillomas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRespir Res
December 2024
MSD, Puteaux, France.
Introduction: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a chronic disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), characterized by recurrent papillomas in the respiratory tract. Presenting as either juvenile-onset RRP (JoRRP) or adult-onset RRP (AoRRP), the severity of the disease is subjective and unpredictable. Lack of curative therapies necessitates disease management involving repeated surgical removal of lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActa Otolaryngol
November 2024
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Audiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark.
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!