Abstract

Aim: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children is common but potentially life- threatening benign tumor of the respiratory tract with laryngeal predilection. The diagnosis of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis may be challenging unless there is a high index of suspicion and awareness of the variable presentations.
Methods: Children with voice change with or without stridor was examined with Laryngoscopy and further investigated for Microlaryngeal Surgery for excision of the warty lesion and screening of the mothers for HPV was carried out.
Results: Five patients, aged 2 to 14 years, were diagnosed with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Once the diagnosis of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis was made, recurring surgical excision of papillomata initiated.
Conclusion: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in any child presenting with voice change with or without stridor should be considered for prompt management and follow-up.