World J Mens Health.  2015 Apr;33(1):39-41. 10.5534/wjmh.2015.33.1.39.

Electrocautery Resection, Shaving with a Scalpel, and Podophyllin: a Combination Therapy for Giant Condyloma Acuminatum

• Akhavizadegan H

• KMID: 2320739
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5534/wjmh.2015.33.1.39

Abstract

Giant condyloma acuminatum (also known as Buschke-Lowenstein tumor) is a rare disease, for which the treatment of choice is still controversial. In the case described in this report, we used a combination of electrocautery and a surgical scalpel to resect a huge genital wart, followed by long-term local treatment with podophyllin. This procedure was relatively fast, easy to perform, involved minimal bleeding, and did not result in any complications. Moreover, combination therapy enabled us to avoid deep resection of the lesion and consequently, sexual function was preserved completely.

Keyword

Buschke-Lowenstein tumor; Condylomata acuminata; Human papillomavirus 6, Human papillomavirus 11; Warts

MeSH Terms

Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor*
Condylomata Acuminata
Electrocoagulation*
Hemorrhage
Podophyllin*
Rare Diseases
Warts
Podophyllin

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Giant condyloma acuminatum covering the penis, scrotum, and inguinal area.

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  Fig. 2 Genital appearance after treatment.

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