Laryngeal papillomatosis overview
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Overview
Laryngeal papillomatosis, also known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, is a rare medical condition (2 per 100,000 adults and 4.5 per 100,000 children), 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. Laryngeal papillomatosis is caused by HPV types 6 and 11, in which benign tumors form on the larynx or other areas of the respiratory tract. These tumors can recur frequently, may require repetitive surgery, and may interfere with breathing. The disease can be treated with surgery and antivirals.