Buschke-Löwenstein Tumour: Successful Treatment with Minimally Invasive Techniques
Joint Authors
Correia, Estefânia
Santos, António
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We report a case of an 80-year-old female who presented with a four-year history of a growing mass in the perianal area with pain and bleeding during defaecation.
Clinical examination revealed a locally destructive, cauliflower-like, verrucous mass measuring 10 × 12 cm in diameter.
Histologic findings revealed a moderate degree of dysplasia of the epithelium with koilocytosis atypia, acanthosis, and parakeratosis, features that are consistent with Buschke-Löwenstein tumour.
Polymerase-chain-reaction assay for human papillomavirus (HPV) showed an infection with HPV type 11.
Full-thickness excision of involved skin was undertaken by cryotherapy and electrocautery over five months.
The entire wound was left open to heal by secondary intention.
After 3 years of follow-up, the patient has not experienced a recurrence, with excellent functional results, but the cosmetic results were satisfactory.
These minimally invasive techniques can be safer and more cost-effective than surgery and the General Practitioner can play a key role in diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Correia, Estefânia& Santos, António. 2015. Buschke-Löwenstein Tumour: Successful Treatment with Minimally Invasive Techniques. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058375
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Correia, Estefânia& Santos, António. Buschke-Löwenstein Tumour: Successful Treatment with Minimally Invasive Techniques. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058375
American Medical Association (AMA)
Correia, Estefânia& Santos, António. Buschke-Löwenstein Tumour: Successful Treatment with Minimally Invasive Techniques. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058375
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058375