article · Oxford Medical Case Reports
The Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor is a giant condyloma acuminatum caused by human papillomavirus, most commonly types 6 or 11. It is a rare condition with an estimated frequency of 0.1% in the general population. Transmission primarily occurs through sexual contact. It particularly affects men, predominantly appearing on the penis, characterized by its deep-seated growth, potential for degeneration, and tendency to recur after treatment. Surgery is the preferred treatment. We present the case of a50-year-old patient with a history of recurrent urethritis and multiple sexual partners. The patient sought medical attention for a swelling on the penis that had been progressively developing over the past 10 years. An MRI was performed for a locoregional study, revealing a perineal and penile mass with polylobed contours resembling a cauliflower, along with a sizable perineal mass Histological examination of a biopsy sample from the penis confirmed the diagnosis. Unfortunately, due to the tumor's characteristics and the patient's condition, surgery was contraindicated.
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DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omae034
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