Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor
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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.298Abstract
Introduction: Giant condyloma acuminatum belongs to a spectrum of diseases with malignant degeneration. Clinically, it presents asexophytic, fungating masses, sometimes with a cauliflower-like morphology.
Case presentation: We present a case of a 32-year-old female patient with a 180x95x80mm exophytic mass of the vulvar regionsuggestive of Buschke-Lowenstein Tumour. Treatment included wide local excision with electrosurgery and CO2 vaporization of recurrentfocal lesions. Histopathological analysis confirmed the expected diagnosis. Surgery went without complications and the patient islesion-free at the 12th month of follow-up.
Conclusion: There is a lack of consistent trials regarding optimal treatment of BLT. Surgery, when feasible, remains the mainstay oftreatment. It allows quick lesion size reduction, with fewer side effects and more rapid return to daily living activities, when comparedto other treatment options.
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