Encyclopedia of Cancer

2009 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Papilloma

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47648-1_4371

Definition

A benign tumor arising from both cutaneous or mucosal epithelium. It is associated with papillomavirus infection.

 Bovine Papillomavirus

 Human Papillomaviruses

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