Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

Definition

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a rare respiratory disease characterized by the development of exophytic papillomas, affecting the mucosa of the upper aero-digestive tract (with a strong predilection for the larynx), caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Symptoms at presentation may include hoarseness, chronic cough, dyspnea, recurrent upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, dysphagia, stridor, and/or failure to thrive.

Also known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, RRP — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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