Papilloma

Papilloma
		SYMPTOMS	Irritation \| Discomfort
		SIGNS	Outward growth, usually pedunculated but sometimes sessile
		WORK-UP	Thorough history. Slit lamp examination
		TREATMENT	Observation or surgical removal with biopsy
		FOLLOW-UP	Frequent follow-up is not necessary unless noticeable change in size or shape occurs
		ADDITIONAL LAB \| TESTS	Biopsy
		ETIOLOGY	Often of viral or non-viral origin - HPV is a common cause
		DIFFERENTIAL DX	Hordeolum \| Squamous cell carcinoma \| Sebaceous gland carcinoma
		NOTES	Strong association with HPV