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It is possible that the main title of the report Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.

Synoyms

• Respiratory Papillomatosis
• Juvenile Laryngeal Papilloma
• Laryngeal Papilloma

Disorder Subdivision

• Juvenile Respiratory Papillomatosis
• Adult-Onset Respiratory Papillomatosis

General Discussion

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is a rare viral disease characterized by multiple benign growths (papillomas) in the middle and lower respiratory tract. Symptoms usually begin with hoarseness and/or a change in voice. The growths may be surgically removed, but frequently recur and may require additional surgery. Affected individuals may experience long periods without recurrence (remission), and/or the disease may disappear completely. Children under five years of age are most commonly affected, although adults represent about one-third of all documented cases. People with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis may have difficulty breathing (dyspnea) and/or experience other life-threatening complications if the papillomas block the airway.