Papilloma is a benign tumor that grows outwardly and produces frond-like growths that can develop anywhere on the body. Papilloma are commonly known as warts when they occur on the skin. The most common causes of papilloma are human papillomaviruses (HPVs). Papilloma can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their location, such as lumps, bumps, or discharge, and in rare cases can produce life-threatening complications by blocking respiratory tracts or increasing intracranial pressure. Treatment options include topical medications, cryotherapy, laser surgery, excision, or surgical removal depending on the type and location of the papilloma.

2. What is papilloma??
Papilloma is a benign tumor known to grow in an
outward direction, it produces frond-like tumors that
can develop anywhere on the body.
Papilloma are also known as neoplasms.
Papilloma can occur in areas throughout the body.
Papilloma on the skin (cutaneous papilloma) are
commonly referred to as warts.

3. The most common places for a papilloma can be the
neck, upper chest, groin, and the armpits , they
occur on areas such as the hands, feet and knees,
papilloma can also occur in the nose, brain, genitals,
conjunctiva of the eye, and female breast ducts.
Papilloma in the throat, windpipe and lungs is a rare
disease called recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
(RRP).

5. Most papilloma are caused by a virus.
The human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group of more
than 150 viruses that can cause papilloma.
HPV can cause papilloma of the skin, genitals, mouth,
eyes and throat, certain HPV can cause cervical cancer in
women.
Some types of papilloma have other, non viral.
For example, nasal papilloma may be caused by a tissue
injury.

6. In addition there are types of papilloma that do not
have known causes these include intraductal
(breast duct) papilloma and choroid plexus
papilloma (a rare benign brain tumor most often
seen in young children).
Genital warts: a type of papilloma caused by HPV
infection are very contagious through sexual
contact ,they can also lead to a potentially serious
disease called recurrent respiratory papillomatosis,
in an infant or child born to a mother with active
genital warts during pregnancy.

7. Symptoms of papilloma vary depending on where they
occur in the body:
1)Symptoms of cutaneous (skin) papilloma that occur on the
skin are commonly known as warts they can occur on areas
such as the hands and knees.
Symptoms can include:
Black dots in the wart often called seed warts
Clusters of bumps on the skin
Painful or painless bumps
Raised or flat warts
Rough or smooth bumps or warts

8. Cont,,
Symptoms of intraductal (breast duct) papilloma
Intraductal papillomas can cause the following
symptoms:
Breast lumps
Breast pain
Breast swelling
Nipple discharge.

9. Symptoms of nasal papilloma:
Headache
Nasal congestion
Postnasal drip

10. Symptoms of recurrent respiratory papilloma (RRP)
RRP is a rare disease caused by HPV, symptoms may
include:
Chronic cough
Difficulty swallowing or speaking
Hoarseness
Loss of voice
Noisy breathing and snoring
Shortness of breath
Weak cry in infants and young children

11. Some forms of papilloma can produce serious and life-
threatening complications.
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) can in rare
cases produce rapidly growing tumors in the
respiratory tract leading to complete respiratory
obstruction.
Choroid plexus papillomas occur in the brain and can
lead to increased intracranial pressure and
hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain).
serious symptoms of these conditions including:

12. 1-Bulging soft spot (fontanel) on top of an infant’s head
2-Change in level of alertness or consciousnessm such as
passing out , lethargy or decreased responsiveness
3-Change in mental status such as confusion or disorientation
Paralysis
4-Respiratory difficulties, such as severe shortness of breath,
labored breathing or high-pitched whistle while inhaling
5-Seizure
6-Severe headache
7-Sudden change in vision
8-Sudden difficulty speaking
9-Uncontrollable coughing

13. How is a papilloma treated?
Some types of papilloma do not require treatment and may
disappear on their own ,when treatment is needed it varies
depending on the specific type, size and location of the
papilloma.
For example:
Skin warts and genital warts may be treated with topical
medications or procedures, such as cryotherapy (freezing with a
chemical) or laser surgery , skin warts may also be removed by
excision (cutting away the wart or removing it with electricity).
Surgical removal is a primary treatment for papillomas of the
brain, breast ducts, and respiratory tract.