Etymed
laryngeal papillomatosis
Definition
A condition characterized by the growth of wart-like tumors (papillomas) in the larynx
Clinical context
A 28-year-old woman presents with progressive hoarseness and dyspnea over several months. She has a history of human papillomavirus infection and reports frequent respiratory infections. Laryngoscopy reveals multiple wart-like growths on the vocal cords. The condition is caused by HPV types 6 and 11, which are transmitted through direct contact with infected tissues.
Mnemonic
LARYNGEAL PAPILLOMATOSIS - 'Laryngeal Papillomas Cause Hoarseness And Respiratory distress' (LPC-HAR)
These morphemes also unlock…
- laryng/o — larynx
- -eal — pertaining to
- papill/o — nipple
- -oma — tumor; mass
- -tosis — abnormal condition