Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis with lung involvement

Respir Med Case Rep. 2018 Oct 24:25:323-326. doi: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.10.019. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare disease caused by human papillomavirus. Aggressive forms of RRP require repeated cytoreductive surgery to restore airway patency. Tracheal disease is even less common and lung parenchyma is involved in less than 1% of patients. We present reports of three cases of RRP with progressive lung disease in adult patients.

Keywords: Airways; Cavitation; Pulmonary parenchyma; Respiratory papillomatosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports