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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcol.2019.11.491
Buschke-Lowenstein tumor in a patient with HIV and Psoriasis
Tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein em um paciente com HIV e psoríase
Abstract
The Buschke-Lowenstein tumor, known as the giant condyloma acuminatum, is a rare lesion of the anorectal and PerianaL region; it is sexually transmitted and associated with human papilloma virus, types 6 and 11. Histologically, it is a benign tumor, but it can reach big proportions and may behave aggressively. The purpose of this study is to report the case of a patient diagnosed with HIV and psoriasis 14 years ago, associated with Buschke-Lowenstein tumor and other diffuse condylomatous lesions in the body.
Resumo
O tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein, também conhecido como condiloma acuminado gigante, é uma lesão rara da região anorretal e perianal, sexualmente transmitida, associada ao papiloma vírus humano, Tipos 6 e 11. Histologicamente, trata-se de um tumor benigno, mas clinicamente atinge grandes proporções e pode se comportar de forma agressiva. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar o caso de um paciente com diagnóstico de HIV e psoríase há 14 anos, associado ao tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein e outras lesões condilomatosas difusas no corpo.
Publication History
Received: 16 August 2019
Accepted: 20 November 2019
Article published online:
08 March 2021
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