Successfully treated patient with verrucous carcinoma developed from anogenital giant condyloma
D Kári, É Csorba, P Szeldeli, G Ecsedy, F Ender · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2009 · Heft 05
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Zusammenfassung
Introduction: Verrucous carcinoma is a low-grade variant of squamous cell carcinoma. The anourogenital type is called Buschke-Loewenstein tumor. Mostly occurs in men under the age of 50. The pathogenesis is not yet fully elucidated. Often develops from condyloma, theories include HPV infection also, however no presence of HPV could be identified in most cases. Presents as exophytic, cauliflowerlike, well-differentiated lesions with minimal metastatic potential. The tumor may enlarge to enormous sizes, ulceration and bleeding may occur. Lymphadenomegaly is almost always reaction to bacterial superinfection. Treat…