Not everyone knows that squamous papilloma is the result of a viral disease. In addition to being an aesthetic problem, the disease can seriously harm your health and even lead to death. The tumor can "grow" on any part of the body and affect internal organs.
What is squamous papilloma and its structure
The answer to the question: "What is it? "» is a benign tumor. The main places of localization are the face, neck and mucous membranes. If the pathology is left untreated for a long time, it can become malignant. Outwardly, a flat papilloma resembles a mole in the shape of a circle. Color may vary from flesh to dark brown. Doctors call the most common squamous papilloma with hyperkeratosis. It mainly occurs in older people, sometimes between 30 and 35 years old.
Causes and sources of infection
There are many ways to become infected with squamous cell papilloma of the skin, some of them are simple and cause no concern:
- Sexual intercourse of any origin: vaginal, oral, anal;
- Daily contact (handshake). Here, the presence of open wounds is fundamental;
- Visit public places with high humidity levels: swimming pool, sauna;
- Violation of personal hygiene standards.
This type of papillomas is diagnosed in people with a low level of immunity and numerous casual sexual contacts.
The penetration of a virus into a healthy body does not mean that papillomas will appear in the near future. This only happens when immunity wanes. Main reasons:
- Presence of bad habits: alcoholism, smoking, illicit drugs, poor quality diet;
- Dysfunction of the digestive system;
- Skin diseases;
- Advanced age ;
- Hereditary predisposition;
- Exposure to third-party chemicals.
Esophageal papilloma appears almost immediately after failure. It forms on the tongue, lips, inside the mouth, in the esophagus and in the intestines.
Why is it dangerous for humans?
The main danger is that papilloma with hyperkeratosis develops into cancer in more than 60% of cases. If a growth forms in the respiratory system, there is a risk of progressive lack of oxygen which can lead to death. When a growth appears in the intestines, it can become festered due to exposure to feces. With squamous papilloma of the esophagus, there is a risk of inflammation and bleeding due to the consumption of solid foods or poor-quality alcohol.
Symptoms and diagnosis
Symptoms of squamous papilloma formation are rare and vague. First, the area where the growth is located is inspected. Most individuals mistake skin growths for warts and ignore them, hoping that they will go away with time. The neoplasm grows and develops very slowly, and inflammation appears very rarely.
Foci of manifestation appear mainly in the thinnest areas of the skin. This is the eyelid area, neck, chest. If the eyelid is affected, damage to the conjunctiva may occur.
The neoplasm gradually grows and develops, its average size is 0. 3-1. 5 centimeters. The color of the neoplasm is different and can change over time from flesh-colored to purple.
Picking, squeezing, or cutting a squamous papilloma is dangerous; an infection can enter an open wound.
There are no specific diagnostic measures to detect the presence of the virus. First, a visual examination of the tumor is carried out by a therapist. Then, he writes references to other specialists: a dermatologist, a gynecologist. The appointment is made based on the location of the papilloma. If it is located on the external part of the skin, the diagnosis can be made immediately. If the growth is inside the body, fluoroscopy is ordered.
If the rectum is affected, the doctor palpates the tumor, the cervix is clearly visible using a gynecological telescope.
There are a number of mandatory procedures:
- Biopsy;
- Blood test ;
- PCR examination.
If necessary, the attending physician may prescribe additional diagnostic methods.
Esophageal papillomas
The main sites of formation of squamous papilloma of the esophagus are the tongue, lips and oral mucosa. The virus can be accompanied by the formation of small ulcers and itching.
With papillomas on the lips, the first thing that appears is swelling and discomfort when eating. If the affected area is damaged, blood appears. The growth can grow quickly and cause lip cancer.
With papilloma of the esophagus, the symptoms of which occur mainly in the male half of the population. The causes of the disease can be poor diet, poor quality food and bad habits. The main location of the tumor in the esophagus is its middle part. The size of each is from 1 to 2 millimeters to 3 to 4 centimeters, elongated in shape, on a stem. The patient notes stomach pain, belching, excessive salivation and a lump in the throat. Diagnosis is made by radiography and esophagoscopy.
Signs of formations in the mouth and larynx
With squamous papilloma of the larynx, it is painful for the patient to eat, swallow, and sometimes even breathe. There are sometimes difficulties in speaking. The size of the growth is small, pedunculated. If a tumor is discovered in a child, treatment is not started immediately, it happens that it disappears on its own. If you do not fight the disease in adulthood, it can degenerate into a malignant tumor.
The appearance of a squamous papilloma of the tongue does not manifest itself in any way at first. White, flesh-colored growths begin to appear only if the patient has injured them in some way. After a few weeks, bad breath appears, itching, burning and ulcers form.
Symptoms of the larynx in adults may vary depending on the general condition of the body and the degree of development of the disease. There may be a sore throat, a lump in the nose, discomfort, congestion, itching. If a growth has formed on the septum, it gradually grows into the nasal sinuses, disrupting the normal processes of entry and exit of oxygen.
Symptoms of training in intimate places
With squamous papilloma of the cervix, there is a very high risk that the benign state of the neoplasm will turn into cancer. This process is often accompanied by erosion and genital warts.
At the stage of its creation, of its initial development, the virus does not present any symptoms. Itching and burning gradually appear in the affected area, and over time a constant state of discomfort appears. Discharge is possible. Papilloma is detected during a routine examination by a gynecologist and colposcopy may be prescribed. During pregnancy, a woman may experience a decrease in her level of immunity and, as a result, the appearance of papillomas. In such cases, immediate removal is recommended.
If we talk about the genitourinary system, the most problematic place for women is the rectum. There are no symptoms at the initial stage, then pain, itching, purulent discharge and blood in the stool appear. The diagnosis can be made after a palpation procedure. In 90% of cases, when this type of neoplasm appears, doctors send you for syphilis tests.
Treatment and disposal methods
In most cases, patients seek treatment when symptoms are already severe. It is forbidden to prescribe treatment or try to eliminate the papilloma. Deletion is carried out in several ways:
- Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy;
- Surgery;
- High frequency current suppression;
- Laser Removal;
- Operation using a radio knife.
Esophageal papilloma requires additional examination and therefore treatment may take longer.
After the removal procedure, the scar is virtually invisible. But there is no 100% guarantee that the tumor will not return. Without proper prevention, the virus will wake up again and growths will appear. After treatment, the patient is prescribed antiviral therapy, vitamins and immunomodulators. It is important to restore the level of general immunity as effectively as possible. Even if the virus remains in the body, it will contain it, thus preventing the formation of papillomas. It is recommended to completely eliminate bad habits.
Treatment with folk remedies
Squamous papilloma, like all other types of tumors, is formed mainly in older people. Surgical intervention is contraindicated for many of them. In such cases, the attending physician advises to turn to traditional medicine. The most recommended ways are:
- Freshly squeezed potato juice. Course – 2 months, take 100 ml, 2 times a day;
- Celandine juice. Course – 4 weeks, the affected area is lubricated with liquid several times a day;
- Fresh garlic. The cleaned slice is fixed to the growth with a plaster for 2-3 hours.
Currant leaves, licorice root, nettle, lemongrass, plantain, garlic, beets and carrots are actively used in the preparation of medicinal infusions. In addition to taking medicinal compounds internally, you can prepare salads and soups based on medicinal plants and vegetables.
Prevention and prognosis
The main preventive methods are:
- Seeking medical help early;
- Adequate nutrition;
- Elimination of all bad habits.
Papilloma of the esophagus, bladder and cervix "responds" well to traditional natural medicine. Their treatment is also slightly different from traditional treatment; it also takes more time.
After an ablation operation, rehabilitation may proceed differently and complications may arise. Basically, the forecasts are still favorable. The percentage of deaths is minimal. If the process of cancer cell formation has already begun, the survival rate is 30-35%.
If you consult a doctor in time, complete recovery is 90% possible, and damage to soft tissues is minimal. Cancerous tumors are also successfully eliminated and the degeneration process can be stopped.