Laryngeal Squamous Papilloma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A benign exophytic neoplasm that arises from the larynx, usually the true vocal cords. It is related to human papillomavirus infection and may arise as a single or multiple lesions. It is characterized by the presence of a connective tissue core covered by stratified squamous epithelium. Hoarseness is the presenting symptom. Transformation to carcinoma is rare.

**Synonyms:** - Laryngeal Papilloma - Laryngeal Squamous Cell Papilloma - Larynx Papilloma - Papilloma of Larynx - Papilloma of the Larynx - Squamous Papilloma of Larynx - Squamous Papilloma of the Larynx