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  2. Laryngeal papillomatosis - Wikipedia

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    The tumors are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the throat. The tumors may lead to narrowing of the airway, which may cause vocal changes or airway obstruction. [4] [5] Laryngeal papillomatosis is initially diagnosed through indirect laryngoscopy upon observation of growths on the larynx and can be confirmed through a biopsy.

  3. Squamous cell papilloma - Wikipedia

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    Squamous cell papilloma of the mouth or throat is generally diagnosed in people between the ages of 30 and 50, [1] and is normally found on the inside of the cheek, on the tongue, or inside of lips. Oral papillomas are usually painless, and not treated unless they interfere with eating or are causing pain. [ 1 ]

  4. Vocal cord cyst - Wikipedia

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    Vocal fold cysts (also known as vocal cord cysts) are benign masses of the membranous vocal folds. [1] These cysts are enclosed, sac-like structures that are typically of a yellow or white colour. [2] They occur unilaterally on the midpoint of the medial edge of the vocal folds. [1] They can also form on the upper/superior, surface of the vocal ...

  5. Skin tag - Wikipedia

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    A skin tag, or acrochordon (pl.: acrochorda), is a small benign tumor that forms primarily in areas where the skin forms creases (or rubs together), such as the neck, armpit and groin. They may also occur on the face, usually on the eyelids. Though tags up to 13 mm (1 ⁄ 2 inch) long have been seen, [2] they are typically the size of a grain ...

  6. Contact granuloma - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms may include hoarseness of the voice, or a sensation of having a lump in the throat, but contact granulomas may also be without symptoms. [3] There are two common causes associated with contact granulomas; the first common cause is sustained periods of increased pressure on the vocal folds, and is commonly seen in people who ...

  7. How to identify and remove a skin tag - AOL

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    Skin tags are benign growths that appear frequently on the neck, eyelids, groin, or armpits. Unlike a mole, which is pigmented, or a wart, which is round and rough to the touch, a skin tag looks ...

  8. HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer - Wikipedia

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    HPV+OPC presents in one of four ways: as an asymptomatic abnormality in the mouth found by the patient or a health professional such as a dentist; with local symptoms such as pain or infection at the site of the tumor; with difficulties of speech, swallowing, and/or breathing; or as a swelling in the neck (if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes).

  9. How to spot 18 common — and not so common — bumps, rashes and ...

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    Acne symptoms and signs. Acne blemishes are most common on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck, but they can appear almost anywhere. With acne, you might have pimples, blackheads, papules ...