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Vallecular papilloma simulating chronic pulmonary disease.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|October 1, 1986
Summary
A persistent cough in a patient was resolved after surgical removal of a squamous papilloma tumor located at the base of the tongue. This case highlights a rare cause of chronic cough.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Oncology
Background:
- Chronic persistent cough is a common presenting symptom with diverse etiologies.
- Squamous papilloma, though typically benign, can occur in the oropharyngeal region.
- Tumors at the base of the tongue are an uncommon cause of respiratory symptoms.