Giant Condyloma (Buschke-Loewenstein Tumor) in a 16-year-old Patient: Case Report

Abstract

The Buschke-Loewenstein tumor is characterized by excessive growth of verrucous lesions on the genitals and/or perianal region. It is considered benign despite the high rate of recurrence and the possibility of malignant transformation. It is commonly associated with subtypes 6 and 11 of the human papillomavirus (HPV), and host's immunity plays an important role in the development of the disease. Surgical excision is the recommended treatment in most cases. We present the case of a 16 years old female patient with extensive vulvar lesions successfully treated surgically.

Resumo

O tumor de Buschke-Loewenstein se caracteriza pelo crescimento excessivo de lesões verrucosas na região genital e/ou perianal. É considerado benigno apesar da elevada taxa de recorrência e da possibilidade de transformação maligna. Está comumente associado aos sorotipos 6 e 11 do papiloma vírus humano (HPV) e a imunidade do hospedeiro tem importante papel no desenvolvimento da doença. A excisão cirúrgica é o tratamento recomendado na maioria dos casos. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, de 16 anos, com lesão vulvar de grande extensão tratada cirurgicamente com sucesso.

Keywords

giant condyloma - Buschke-Loewenstein tumor - human papillomavirus - HPV - surgical treatment

Palavras chave

condiloma gigante - tumor de Buschke-Loewenstein - vírus do papiloma humano - HPV - tratamento cirúrgico

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