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Caetano Galvão Petrini1, Patrícia Pereira Dos Santos Melli2, Pedro Sérgio Magnani2, Laura Penna Rocha3, Francesca Maia Faria4, Geraldo Duarte2, Silvana Maria Quintana2.
Abstract
The Buschke-Loewenstein tumor is characterized by excessive growth of verrucous lesions on the genitals and/or perianal region. It is considered benign despite the high rate of recurrence and the possibility of malignant transformation. It is commonly associated with subtypes 6 and 11 of the human papillomavirus (HPV), and host's immunity plays an important role in the development of the disease. Surgical excision is the recommended treatment in most cases. We present the case of a 16 years old female patient with extensive vulvar lesions successfully treated surgically. Thieme Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27788531 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593776
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet ISSN: 0100-7203