Not every person knows that squamous cell papilloma is the result of a viral disease. In addition to being an aesthetic problem, the disease can seriously damage health, including death. The tumor can "grow" in any part of the body and affect the internal organs.
What is squamous cell papilloma and its structure
The answer to the question: "What is it? » is a benign neoplasm. The main sites of localization include the face, neck and mucous membranes. If the pathology is not treated for a long time, it can become malignant. Outwardly, a flat papilloma looks like a mole in the shape of a circle. The color can vary from flesh to deep brown. Doctors call squamous papilloma with hyperkeratosis the most common. It occurs mainly in older people, sometimes in people 30-35 years old.
Causes and sources of contamination
There are many ways to get 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). Fundamental here is the presence of open wounds.
- Visits to public places with high levels of humidity: swimming pool, sauna.
- Violation of personal hygiene standards.
This type of papilloma is diagnosed in people with a low level of immunity who have many 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 the immunity decreases. Main reasons:
- Presence of bad habits: alcoholism, smoking, illegal drugs, poor quality diet.
- Dysfunction of the digestive system.
- Skin diseases?
- Old age?
- Hereditary predisposition?
- Exposure of third parties to chemicals.
Esophageal papilloma occurs almost immediately after a failure. It forms on the tongue, lips, inside the mouth, esophagus and intestines.
Why is it dangerous for humans?
The main risk is that papilloma with hyperkeratosis develops into cancer in more than 60% of cases. If the growth forms in the respiratory system, there is a risk of gradual lack of oxygen, leading to death. When a growth occurs in the intestines, it can become involved due to exposure to feces. With squamous cell papilloma of the esophagus, there is a risk of inflammation and bleeding due to consumption of solid food or low-quality alcohol.
Symptoms and diagnosis
The symptoms of squamous cell papilloma formation are few and vague. First the area with the development is controlled. Most people mistake skin growths for warts and ignore them, hoping they will disappear over time. The neoplasm grows and develops very slowly, and inflammation occurs very rarely.
The foci of manifestation appear mainly in the thinnest areas of the skin. This is the eyelid area, the neck, the chest. If the eyelid is affected, damage to the conjunctiva may occur.
The neoplasm grows and develops gradually, its average size is from 0. 3 to 1. 5 centimeters. The color of the neoplasm is different and can change over time from flesh color 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 referrals to other specialists: a dermatologist, a gynecologist. The appointment is made depending on the location of the papilloma. If it is located on the outer part of the skin, the diagnosis can be established immediately. If the growth is inside the body, fluoroscopy is prescribed.
If the rectum is affected, the doctor palpates the neoplasm; the cervix is clearly visible using a gynecological glass.
There are some mandatory procedures:
- Biopsy;
- Blood analysis;
- PCR test.
If necessary, the attending physician may prescribe additional diagnostic methods.
Esophageal papillomas
The main sites for the formation of esophageal squamous cell papilloma 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 papillomas of the esophagus, the symptoms of which appear mainly in the male half of the population. The causes of the disease can be poor nutrition, 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 1-2 millimeters to 3-4 centimeters, elongated shape, on a stalk. The patient notes stomach pain, belching, excessive salivation, and a lump in the throat. The diagnosis is made by x-ray and esophagoscopy.
Signs of formations in the mouth and larynx
With squamous cell papilloma of the larynx, it hurts the patient to eat, swallow and sometimes even breathe. Sometimes there are difficulties in speaking. The size of the growth is small, stem. If a neoplasm is discovered in a child, treatment does not begin immediately, it happens that it goes away on its own. If you do not fight the disease in adulthood, it can degenerate into a malignant tumor.
The appearance of a squamous cell papilloma of the tongue does not manifest itself in any way at first. The white, flesh-colored growths only begin to manifest if the patient has injured them in some way. After a few weeks, foul smell, itching, burning and ulcers appear.
Symptoms in the larynx in adults can 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 diaphragm, it gradually increases in all nasal sinuses, disrupting the normal processes of oxygen entry and exit.
Symptoms of formations in intimate parts
With squamous cell papilloma of the cervix, there is a very high risk that the benign condition of the neoplasm will turn into cancer. Often this process is accompanied by erosion and genital warts.
In the initial stage, the initial development, the virus has no symptoms. Gradually, itching and burning appear in the affected area, and over time a constant state of discomfort appears. Exemption is possible. Papilloma is detected during a routine examination by a gynecologist and a colposcopy may be prescribed. During pregnancy, a woman may experience a decrease in her immunity level and, consequently, the appearance of papillomas. In such cases, immediate removal is recommended.
If we talk about the genitourinary system, the most problematic part for women is the rectum. There are no symptoms in 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 to be tested for syphilis.
Treatment and removal methods
In most cases, patients seek treatment when symptoms are already severe. It is forbidden to prescribe treatment for yourself or to try to remove the papilloma. Removal is carried out in several ways:
- Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen.
- Surgery;
- Removal with high frequency current.
- Laser removal?
- Radio knife operation.
Esophageal papilloma requires additional examination; therefore, treatment may take longer.
After the removal procedure, the scar is practically invisible. But there is no 100% guarantee that the tumor will not appear again. Without proper prevention, the virus will reawaken and growths will appear. After treatment, the patient is prescribed a course of antiviral drugs, vitamins and immunomodulators. It is important to restore the level of general immunity as successfully as possible. Even if the virus remains in the body, it will contain it, preventing the formation of papillomas. The complete elimination of bad habits is recommended.
Treatment with folk remedies
Squamous cell papilloma, like all other types of growths, is formed mainly in the elderly. Surgery is contraindicated for many of them. In such cases, the attending physician advises to turn to traditional medicine. The most recommended means 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 an adhesive plaster for 2-3 hours.
Currant leaves, licorice root, nettle, lemongrass, plantain, garlic, beets and carrots are actively used in the preparation of medicinal decoctions. In addition to taking medicinal compounds internally, you can prepare salads and soups from medicinal plants and vegetables.
Prevention and prognosis
The main preventive methods are:
- Timely seeking medical help.
- Proper nutrition?
- Eliminate all bad habits.
Papilloma of the esophagus, bladder and cervix "responds" well to natural traditional medicine. Their treatment is also slightly different from the traditional one; it also takes more time.
After removal surgery, recovery may proceed differently and complications may occur. Basically, predictions are always favorable. The death rate is minimal. If the process of cancer cell formation has already started, the survival rate is 30-35%.
If you seek medical help early, complete healing is 90% likely and soft tissue damage is minimal. Cancerous tumors are also successfully removed and the degeneration process can be stopped.