Zusammenfassung
Die rezidivierende respiratorische Papillomatose (RRP) – ausgelöst durch das
humane Papillomavirus (HPV) – ist durch warzenartige Veränderungen der Atemwege
gekennzeichnet. Der klinische Verlauf ist variabel, die Diagnosestellung erfolgt
nicht selten wesentlich später als der Symptombeginn, insbesondere bei Kindern.
Die Behandlung wird individuell festgelegt und umfasst meist Operationen zur
Tumorkontrolle und zum Erhalt der Stimmfunktion.
Abstract
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare infectious disease of the
upper aerodigestive tract caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Virus subtypes 6
and 11 are found in most of the papillomas, type 11 is associated with a severe
course. There are a juvenile and an adult form defined by age of initial
manifestation. The juvenile form shows a more severe course according to number
of surgical interventions and secondary malignancy. A variety of treatment
modalities are used to treat RRP. Baseline therapy is a surgical therapy via
microlaryngoscopical approach. Extended surgical therapies are not indicated
because HPV persists in surrounding tissue of visible lesions. Primary objective
is therefore functional preservation of the aerodigestive tract. Adjuvant
therapy might be helpful in selected cases, and is actually subject of
investigation. HPV vaccination exists and will prospectively change incidence of
RRP in the following years.
Schlüsselwörter
Rezidivierende respiratorische Papillomatose - humanes Papillomavirus - chirurgische Therapie - HPV-Impfung
Key words
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis - Human Papillomavirus - Surgical Therapy - HPV Vaccination