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Sub-Category:

Genital Lesions

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.