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Jared Levinson1, William Edward Karle1
1Department of Otolaryngology, Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, USA.
Abstract:
Laryngeal papillomatosis and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis are caused by the human papillomavirus. It is characterized by papillomatous growths and is the most common benign disease of the larynx. Juvenile-onset RRP is characterized by more aggressive disease compared with adult-onset RRP. Patients often require frequent surgical procedures, with an increasing shift toward office-based treatment. A variety of surgical and adjuvant medical therapies are available with mixed responses. New targeted therapies and vaccines are currently under investigation as potential adjuncts in the management.
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