Published October 21, 2022
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Laryngeal Papillomatosis in an Adult Patient Undergoing General Anaesthesia: An Incidental Finding
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Anaesthesia, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
- 2. ENT Unit, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
- 3. Department of Anaesthesia, Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
- 4. ENT unit, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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ABSTRACT
Laryngeal papillomatosis is a rare respiratory tract disease of viral aetiology. It presents with airway obstruction, cough, and voice affectation. Immunodeficiency and sexual behavior are predisposing risk factors. The index patient is a 32-year-old female in whom laryngeal papillomatosis was incidentally discovered during general anaesthesia and laryngoscopy, who developed recurrent disease following an excision biopsy. For diagnosis, a high index of suspicion is important, the slightest symptoms should be evaluated and neck x-rays and indirect laryngoscopy are valuable. Treatment is difficult and costly, entailing repeat surgeries and adjuvant drug therapies.