TITLE:
Oral Papilloma: Clinical Features and Surgical Treatment Approaches—Two Case Reports
AUTHORS:
Fatima Ezzahra Farouq, Meriem Harrizi, Lamiaa Kissi
KEYWORDS:
Papilloma, Oral Cavity, Human Papilloma Virus Lesion, Oral Surgery, Diode Laser
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.13 No.6,
June
24,
2026
ABSTRACT: Oral papilloma is a benign epithelial lesion often associated with low-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly types 6 and 11. It typically presents as an asymptomatic exophytic growth with a papillary or verrucous surface. We report two cases involving a child and an older adult, highlighting differences in clinical presentation related to the duration of evolution. Diagnosis was based on clinical features and confirmed histologically. Treatment consisted of complete surgical excision using two methods: cold blade surgery and diode laser ablation. The laser technique offered notable advantages, including excellent hemostasis, minimal postoperative pain, and a reduced risk of recurrence. Postoperative outcomes were favorable in both cases, with no recurrence observed at short-term follow-up.