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Papilloma of the conjunctiva
Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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Papilloma of the conjunctiva on the peduncle
It is caused by the human papillomavirus (types 6 and 11), which can be transmitted from the mother to the baby at birth through the infected vagina.
Papilloma of the conjunctiva on the leg of the manifestation can be early, after birth, or years later. Papillomas, which can be numerous and sometimes bilateral, are most often located on the palpebral conjunctiva, vault or flesh.
Treatment of small lesions is not required, as they are often resolved spontaneously. Large lesions are removed surgically or by cryotherapy. Additional treatment to prevent recurrence includes subconjunctival administration of interferon alpha, topical application of mitomycin C or oral cimetidine (tagamet).
Sedious papilloma of the conjunctiva
Sedacious (neoplastic) papilloma is not contagious. Manifestations of "sitting" papillomas on conjunctiva occur usually in middle age. Papillomas of the conjunctiva are usually single, one-sided formations, most often located on the bulbar and near-lumbar conjunctiva.
Treatment: surgical removal.