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Giant Condyloma Acuminatum of Vulva in an HIV-Infected Woman
Joint Authors
Mpondo, Bonaventura C. T.
Lilungulu, Athanase
Mlwati, Abdallah
Matovelo, Dismas
Kihunrwa, Albert
Gumodoka, Balthazar
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
First described in 1925, giant condyloma acuminatum also known as Buschke-Löwenstein tumor (BLT) is a benign, slow-growing, locally destructive cauliflower-like lesion usually in the genital region.
The disease is usually locally aggressive and destructive with a potential for malignant transformation.
The causative organism is human papilloma virus.
The most common risk factor is immunosuppression with HIV; however, any other cause of immunodeficiency can be a predisposing factor.
We present a case of 33-year-old female patient, a known HIV patient on antiretroviral therapy for ten months.
She presented with seven-month history of an abnormal growth in the genitalia that was progressive accompanied with foul smelling yellowish discharge and friable.
Surgical excision was performed successfully.
Pap smear of the excised tissue was negative.
Despite being a rare condition, giant condyloma acuminatum is relatively common in HIV-infected patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lilungulu, Athanase& Mpondo, Bonaventura C. T.& Mlwati, Abdallah& Matovelo, Dismas& Kihunrwa, Albert& Gumodoka, Balthazar. 2017. Giant Condyloma Acuminatum of Vulva in an HIV-Infected Woman. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146335
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lilungulu, Athanase…[et al.]. Giant Condyloma Acuminatum of Vulva in an HIV-Infected Woman. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lilungulu, Athanase& Mpondo, Bonaventura C. T.& Mlwati, Abdallah& Matovelo, Dismas& Kihunrwa, Albert& Gumodoka, Balthazar. Giant Condyloma Acuminatum of Vulva in an HIV-Infected Woman. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146335
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146335