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5 Facts you should know about

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP)

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The tumors are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the throat.

2

The tumors may lead to narrowing of the airway, which may cause vocal changes or airway obstruction

3

There are two types of RRP - juvenile-onset and adult-onset

4

They may vary in size and grow very quickly, and may grow back even when removed

5

These tumors rarely become cancerous, but can cause long-term airway and voice complications

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