
Got POTS, Polycolonal Gammapathy. Had A Pollipma On My Uvula. Sexually Active. Chances Of HPV?

Thank you for your query.
1. The lesion in the image is a pedunculated polyp or papilloma. The average incubation period for HPV infections is a few months. Lesions may take years to develop. The lesion may also have been a cyst arising from a minor salivary gland since is was clear. Most such lesions also seen in the nose and on the vocal cords are benign.
2. If the removed specimen has been sent for HPE (Histo-Pathological Examination), then the exact tissue may be identified. HPV DNA typing may also be done on such a sample. I assume that the base of the attachment was cauterized well.
3. Many HPV infections have no significance and treatment. A positive HPA DNA for types 16 and 18 is considered significant.
4. Get an appointment with a Dentist who can run an OraRisk HPV DNA test on a saliva sample (a Minnesota based diagnostics company).
5. A polyclonal gammopathy signifies inflammation, infection, auto-immune, drug related or many other conditions which will require a detailed work-up.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them.
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Thank you for writing back.
1. The cauterization of the base is important to destroy any abnormal issue that may have been left behind in addition to control of bleeding.
2. The HPE report will help differentiate the cause.
3. There are many complex test that have to be done in addition to the XXXXXXX and ESR before any definite diagnosis can be made.You must leave this to your Rheumatologist.
4. Operations on the palate and tongue are painful and sometimes the pain increases in the post-operative period. Inevitable contact with the saliva and food delays healing. Try using medical grade liquid glycerine to form a barrier on the wound. This will speed up healing. The pain may last a week or two.
5. Looking at the image of a similar lesion, the decision to remove it was correct.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.

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