Laryngeal papillomas: classification and course

Abstract

Seventy-one cases of laryngeal papillomas have been reviewed. Based on differences in age at presentation, female: male ratio and multiple versus solitary papillomas, the cases were classified into 4 groups: multiple juvenile papillomas, solitary juvenile papillomas, multiple and solitary adult papillomas. The clinical course in the groups is described. The authors do not support the common opinion that juvenile papillomas are influenced by puberty.