Tuberc Respir Dis.
2003 Mar;54(3):346-352. 10.4046/trd.2003.54.3.346.
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis improved by Treatment with Interferon-alpha
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. yskimdr@yahoo.co.kr
- 2Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.
- KMID: 1970584
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2003.54.3.346
Abstract
- Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis(RRP) is a chronic disease that is caused by the human papillomavirus(HPV) type 6 and 11. The most common site of the lesions is the larynx, but papillomas can occur throughout the respiratory and upper gastrointestinal tracts. Frequent recurrence of disease, can result in airway compromise and even death when papillomas either obstruct the airway or spread to the lung parenchyma. We encountered a case of a recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in a 23-year-old patient, who improved after treatment with interferon-alpha. The patiented with hoarseness, exertional dyspnea, and a productive cough. We report this case with a brief review of the relevant literature.
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