Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis presenting to an emergency department.
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a rare but important cause of stridor in children presenting to the emergency department. Delayed diagnosis makes treatment more difficult and can lead to critical upper-airway obstruction. This case report illustrates the typical presenting features of the disease in a 3-year-old child.
Burns
Sarah Catherine
SC
Department of Accident and Emergency, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. saz34@hotmail.com
Leonard
Paul
P
D002675:Child, Preschool; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors