Conjunctival Papilloma: A Literature Review

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this literature review article is to analyze the characteristics of conjunctival papilloma such as prognosis, prevalence, relationship with HPV
(Human papillomavirus), diagnosis, treatment, and importance of its presence.
Method: The following article was carried out by searching scientific articles in Spanish and English, which were obtained through databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Academic. We used the virtual platform of the Catholic Library of Cuenca using advanced search commands (“ “), AND, OR. Finally, 15 articles were included in the bibliographic review.
Results: Conjunctival papilloma is a benign squamous cell tumor of the conjunctiva with a minimal tendency to malignancy. These tumors are related to HPV specifically types VI and XI. To obtain a diagnosis it is important to perform a thorough anamnesis and ophthalmologic examination, a biopsy after removal of the lesion, high-definition optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT), and ultrasonic biomicroscopy (UBM). The MSP has developed an initiative called “Expanded Program of Immunizations”, same that consists of the vaccination process of the female population of 9-, 10- and 11-years old belonging to public and private schools.
Conclusion: It is important that educational institutions promote more eye health because when there is an HPV infection there is a risk of having conjunctival papilloma and people are unaware of this means of transmission. In addition, vaccination should be promoted in children because any gender is prone to acquire HPV.