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Respiratory papillomas: presentation before six months
B E Chipps1, F L McClurg, E M Freidman
1Department of Pediatrics and Surgery, Sutter Community Hospitals, Sacramento, California.
Pediatric Pulmonology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Respiratory papillomatosis (RP) in newborns has a poor prognosis, with a 100% mortality rate in this study. Current treatments were ineffective, highlighting the need for alternative management strategies for infant airway papillomas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Respiratory Diseases
Background:
- Respiratory papillomatosis (RP) is a rare condition affecting the airway.
- Early-onset RP in newborns presents unique challenges and a potentially worse prognosis compared to older children.