Treatment of juvenile laryngeal papilloma with a combination of laser surgery and interferon.
The therapeutic results obtained from the treatment of juvenile laryngeal papillomas with combined laser surgery and alpha-type IFN treatment are reported. Three cases of papilloma occurring under four years of age were found to be of the fulminant type with a strong tendency for recurrence. The results were complete remission of papilloma in two cases and a residual trace in one case. Thus, at present, control of the disease has been successful. A combination of several modes of treatment may be necessary for a more lasting therapeutic effect. Currently, no single method has been used to treat the disease. Laser surgery and IFN are both powerful therapies for this tenacious disease.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007370:Interferon Type I / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007830:Larynx / Q000473:pathology; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010212:Papilloma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
D007370:Interferon Type I