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laryngeal wart

Etiology: 1) all warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) 2) HPV types 6,11,30 Clinical manifestations: 1) most often occurs in infants & children 2) may cause laryngeal obstruction & necessitate emergent intervention 3) hoarseness 4) stridor 5) signs of respiratory distress

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larynx papillomavirus

General

verruca vulgaris (warts)

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 958
  2. Anderson, Advance/Laboratory June 2001, pg 91