An expansive papilloma of the nasolachrymal drainage system harbouring human papilloma virus
Buchwald, C.; Skoedt, V.; Tos, M.
Rhinology 34(3): 184-185
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-0729 PMID: 8938891 Document Number: 459837
We report a case of an expansive tumour extending from the lachrymal sac into the adjacent maxillary sinus. Histology showed a benign exophytic papilloma. By means of the in situ (DNA) hybridization technique, human papilloma virus (HPV) 6/11 were demonstrated, indicating a viral aetiology, similar to exophytic papillomas of the nose and larynx.