- Squamous cell papilloma
A Squamous cell papilloma is a generally benign
papilloma that arises from the stratifiedsquamous epithelium of the skin, lip, oral cavity, tongue,pharynx ,larynx ,esophagus ,cervix ,vagina or anal canal.Cite web|url=http://www.dermnetnz.org/lesions/squamous-papilloma.html|title=Squamous cell papilloma|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=December 19|publisher=New Zealand Dermatological Society|year=2007|author=New Zealand Dermatological Society] Cite web|url=http://www.microscopyu.com/galleries/pathology/squamouscellpapilloma.html|title=Squamous Cell Papilloma|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=December 19|publisher=Nikon Microscopy|year=2007|author=Nikon Microscopy] Cite web|url=http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin/ViewResource.aspx?resID=197171|title=Squamous cell papilloma|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=December 19|publisher=National Library for Health|year=2007|author=National Library for Health] Squamous cell papillomas are a result of infection withHuman papillomavirus (HPV).Oral squamous cell papilloma
Squamous cell papilloma of the mouth or throat is generally diagnosed in people between the ages of 30 and 50, and is normally found on the inside of the cheek, on the tongue, or inside of lips. Oral papillomas are usually painless, and not treated unless they interfere with eating or are causing pain. They do not generally mutate to
cancer ous growths, nor do they normally grow or spread. Oral papillomas are most usually a result of the infection with types HPV-6 and HPV-11.Conjunctival squamous cell papilloma
Normally found in children or young adults, a common cause of conjunctival squamous cell papilloma is during childbirth, when the mother passes the virus to her child.EMedicine|oph|611|Papilloma, Conjunctival]
Treatment
While most cases require no treatment, therapy options include
cryotherapy , application of a topicalsalicylic acid compound, and surgicalexcision .References
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