BLT or giant condyloma acuminatum is an infrequent, large, exo-endophytic lesion that was originally observed in the penile foreskin by Buschke in 1896 and subsequently described also in the perianal region. Histologically, it is a form of luxuriant epithelial proliferation that is always preceded by an anogenital wart and must therefore be considered as a sexually transmitted disease triggered by HPV infection. However, only very rare cases of condylomata acuminata develop BLT; immunodeficiency and promiscuous anal intercourse are the most influential risk factors.
Perianal giant condyloma acuminatum of Buschke-Loewenstein: a carcinoma-like condyloma or a condyloma-like carcinoma? / Virgilio, Edoardo; Balducci, Genoveffa; Mercantini, Paolo; Tozzi, Francesca; Ziparo, Vincenzo; Ferri, Mario. - In: ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY. - ISSN 1445-1433. - 85:5(2015), pp. 394-395. [10.1111/ans.12913]
Perianal giant condyloma acuminatum of Buschke-Loewenstein: a carcinoma-like condyloma or a condyloma-like carcinoma?
VIRGILIO, EDOARDO;
2015-01-01
Abstract
BLT or giant condyloma acuminatum is an infrequent, large, exo-endophytic lesion that was originally observed in the penile foreskin by Buschke in 1896 and subsequently described also in the perianal region. Histologically, it is a form of luxuriant epithelial proliferation that is always preceded by an anogenital wart and must therefore be considered as a sexually transmitted disease triggered by HPV infection. However, only very rare cases of condylomata acuminata develop BLT; immunodeficiency and promiscuous anal intercourse are the most influential risk factors.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
