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papilloma /pap·il·lo·ma/ (pap″il-o´mah) a benign tumor derived from epithelium.papillo´matous

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fibroepithelial papilloma  a type containing extensive fibrous tissue.

intracanalicular papilloma  an arborizing nonmalignant growth within the ducts of certain glands, particularly of the breast.

intraductal papilloma  a tumor in a lactiferous duct, usually attached to the wall by a stalk; it may be solitary, often with a serous or bloody nipple discharge, or multiple.

inverted papilloma  one in which the proliferating epithelial cells invaginate into the underlying stroma.

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pap·il·lo·ma (pp-lm)

n. pl. pap·il·lo·mas or pap·il·lo·ma·ta (-m-t)

A benign epithelial tumor projecting from the surrounding surface. Also called papillary tumor, villoma.

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papil·loma·tous (-ts) adj.

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Papilloma

A benign growth on the skin or mucous membrane. Viruses that cause these growths are called human papillomaviruses (HPVs).

Mentioned in: Genital Warts

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papilloma

[pap′ilō′mə]

Etymology: L, papilla + Gk, oma, tumor

a benign epithelial neoplasm characterized by a branching or lobular tumor. Also called papillary tumor.

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papilloma (pap´ilō´m),

n an exophytic, pedunculated, cauliflower-like benign neoplasm of epithelium, often having a “warty appearance.”

Oral papilloma.

papilloma, basal cell,

n See keratosis, seborrheic.

papilloma, squamous

n a type of papilloma, or benign tumor of the skin or oral mucosa. Usually associated with infection by the human papilloma virus (HPV).

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papilloma

the common wart. A benign tumor derived from epithelium, which may arise from skin, conjunctiva, mucous membranes or glandular ducts. Varies from keratinized, to fibrovascular, squamous. Caused by a species-specific papillomavirus. See also papillomavirus.

Papilloma on a horse's muzzle. By permission from Knottenbelt DC, Pascoe RR, Diseases and Disorders of the Horse, Saunders, 2003

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cutaneous papilloma

the common form; distinguishable from papilloma of the esophageal groove and reticulum, bladder.

fibrovascular papilloma

single or multiple, small, benign fibrovascular skin tumors, that occur occasionally on the extremities or ventral thorax of dogs. Called also skin tag, keratin tag, soft fibroma.

plexus papilloma

a rare tumor of the choroid plexus, often causing an internal hydrocephalus.

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papilloma 

A tumour most commonly found on the conjunctiva, the limbus or the lid margins. It is usually benign. It should be excised but it is likely to recur.

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Patient discussion about papillomas.

Q. Should I Vaccinate My Daughter Against HPV? I have a 12 year old daughter. Her School wants all the girls aged 12 and up to be vaccinated against HPV. A lot of Parents are against this vaccine. I want to know more about this vaccine and if I should vaccinate my daughter.

A. I found this video which discusses this issue:
http://www.5min.com/Video/Should-I-Vaccinate-My-Daughter-Against-HPV-7272