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Images of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

A View of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

mild RRP

Patient A: Mild RRP

severe RRP

Patient B: Severe RRP

Legend

VF: vocal folds
L: left side
R: right side

View from the top of voice box with patient facing examiner

Patient A: Mild recurrent respiratory papillomatosis on the left vocal fold

Patient B: A more magnified view shows severe recurrent respiratory papillomatosis on the right vocal fold

Patient C: Normal vocal folds, smooth surface on both sides

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normal vocal folds

Patient C: Normal Vocal Folds

This diagram can be found in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Understanding the Disorder.

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