Surgical treatment of perineal giant condylomata acuminata (Buschke Lowenstein tumor): Case series from a developing country

• Published in: International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 121; p. 109994
• Main Authors: Ajagbe, O.A., Ayandipo, O.O., Afuwape, O.O., Idowu, O.K., Adeleye, A.O., Ogundiran, T.O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Anogenital warts; Buschke-Lowenstein tumor; Giant condylomata acuminatum; HPV; Nigeria; Anogenital warts; Nigeria; Buschke-Lowenstein tumor; Giant condylomata acuminatum; HPV
• ISSN: 2210-2612; 2210-2612
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109994

Giant condylomata acuminatum (GCA) also referred to as Buschke-Lowenstein tumor (BLT) is a rare tumor primarily associated with low-risk HPV 6 and 11, which is believed to be a slow growing intermediate tumor with low potential to transform into invasive cancer. We presented our experience with three cases of BLT (one woman and two men). The three patients had surgical excision and two of them had reconstruction of the surgical defect with good clinical outcome. We highlighted the importance of early identification of symptoms, treatment options and risk of recurrence as well as primary preventive strategies. •Giant condylomata acuminatum (GCA) also referred to as as Buschke-Lowenstein tumor (BLT) is a rare tumor primarily associated with low-risk HPV 6 and 11•We presented our experience of three cases of BLT•The three patients had surgical excision and two of them had reconstruction of the surgical defect with good clinical outcome.•We highlighted the importance of early identification of symptoms, treatment options, and risk of recurrence as well as primary preventive strategies.•Also noted is our unavailable resource for HPV testing at the time of care