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LARYNGEAL PAPILLOMA IN CHILD-
REN
Bambang Supriyatno, Lia Amalia
Dept of Child Health, Faculty of
Medicine, University of Indonesia,
Jakarta, Indonesia
Laryngeal papilloma is a be-
nign tumor frequently found in
children. It is caused by strains of
human papilloma virus (HPV)
family.
Practically all patients with
laryngeal papilloma present with
hoarseness or a weak voice;
chronic cough, paroxysms of
chocking; recurrent respiratory
infections also may occur. Partial
airway obstruction may manifest
as stridor or chest retractions.
Diagnosis can be confirmed using
a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscope
to visualize the larynx. Papillomata
have a characteristic wart-like
appearance, and tend to be
concentrated on the free margins
of true vocal folds, particularly at
the anterior commissure.
The mainstay of treatment is
surgical ablation. The role of
medications such as alpha-
interferon, acyclovir, ribavirin, and
retinoic acid are still debatable.
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RHINOSCLEROMA
Delfitri Munir, Rizalina A Asnir, Fir-
mansyah
Dept. of ENT, Adam Malik General
Hospital, Medan, North Sumatra,
Indonesia
Rhinoscleroma is an endemic
disease; in Indonesia it is found in
North Sulawesi, North Sumatera
and Bali.
There is still no accurate and
successful management method
for this problem .
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Fate is distinghished but an expensive tutor
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ACUPUNCTURE FOR VERTIGO
Prasti Pirawati, L. Yvonne Siboe
Dept. of Acupuncture Dr. Cipto
Mangunkusumo General Hospital,
Jakarta, Indonesia
Vertigo is a common com-
plaint, referred to dizziness or a
sense of imbalance, can be due
to vestibular system disorder. The
symptoms may cause anxiety
and disturb the patient's social
life.
Conventional treatment is still
not satisfactory.
This is a report of a 50 year-
old female with vertigo, treated
with acupuncture and showed
good improvement.
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