Condition Lookup
Category:
HPV-Associated Conditions
Number of Conditions: 1
Giant Condylomata Acuminata of Buschke and Lowenstein
Specialty: Infectious Diseases
Category: HPV-Associated Conditions
Sub-category: Genital Lesions
Symptoms:
large, cauliflower-like genital growths; malodor; pain; ulceration or secondary infections
Root Cause:
Chronic infection with low-risk and high-risk HPV strains, leading to unchecked hyperplasia of genital epithelium.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, biopsy to rule out malignancy, HPV typing.
Treatment:
Surgical excision, CO2 laser therapy, and topical treatments like imiquimod.
Medications:
Topical imiquimod (immune response modifier), podophyllotoxin (antimitotic agent).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Rare but seen in immunocompromised populations.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Immunosuppression, high-risk sexual behavior, lack of HPV vaccination.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Guarded due to the risk of recurrence and malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary infections, malignancy, and physical discomfort.