Laryngeal Papillomatosis with Pulmonary Spread: Case Report and Review

FCY Lam, TK Tsang, HS Fung, MW Wai, TL Kwan, SCH Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2004;7:219-22

Laryngeal papillomatosis is the most common benign tumour that affects the larynx in children. It is well known for its strong tendency to recur. Spread of the disease to the lung parenchyma is rare. There have been only a few reports in the literature that have addressed the radiological features of laryngeal papillomatosis. In this article, we present a case of laryngeal papillomatosis in a Chinese girl that involved distal pulmonary spread and recurrence, and we review the available literature on the subject.