Laryngeal papillomatosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define laryngeal papillomatosis.
A
A benign tumour of the laryngeal epithelium following viral infection
2
Q
Which virus typically causes laryngeal papillomatosis?
A
HPV
3
Q
What are the clinical features of laryngeal papillomatosis?
A
- Hoarseness
- Dysphonia/aphonia
- Stridor
- Chronic cough
- Dyspnoea (airway obstruction)
4
Q
What is the typical appearance of laryngeal papillomatosis on laryngoscopy?
A
Multiple raspberry-like swellings
5
Q
What is the management of laryngeal papillomatosis?
A
Surgical removal
6
Q
What are the potential complications of laryngeal papillomatosis?
A
- Malignant transformation into SCC (rare)
- Airway obstruction leading to life-threatening respiratory distress
