Laryngeal papillomatosis in an adult patient: managed with micolaryngeal surgery and CO2 laser

Abstract

The most prevalent benign laryngeal tumour, squamous papilloma, typically affects the vocal folds and/or epiglottis. It is often associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and can present as a single or multiple lesions. We describe a case of a 24-year-old male who presented with hoarseness and dysphonia for six to eight months. Laryngoscopy revealed exophytic, papillary lesion on the right true vocal fold with creating contact lesion on opposite side. The lesion was excised using carbon dioxide (CO2) laser and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of squamous papilloma. The patient had no recurrence or complications at six months follow-up. This case illustrates the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of squamous papilloma of the true vocal fold in an adult patient.