Detección de papilomavirus humano en mucosa oral en hombres con verrugas anogenitales / Detection of human papillomavirus in oral mucosa in men with anogenital warts

El virus del papiloma humano (HPV) es el agente etiológico de infecciones de transmisión sexual relacionadas con procesos oncogénicos genitales y orales. La biología molecular, mediante la identificación de los tipos virales involucrados, proporciona precisión diagnóstica con un enfoque epidemiológico. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la presencia de HPV en la mucosa oral de hombres con verrugas anogenitales y correlacionar los genotipos detectados en ambas muestras. Se estudiaron 26 pacientes varones con verrugas anogenitales que acudieron al Instituto de Dermatología de la ciudad de Resistencia (Argentina). La presencia de HPV en muestras orales y anogenitales se estudió mediante reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) y la genotipificación se realizó mediante PCR-RFLP. La prevalencia de HPV oral en pacientes con HPV anogenital fue del 46,2% (12/26). Se encontraron dieciocho genotipos con alto riesgo oncogénico en muestras orales de pacientes con infecciones únicas o múltiples y el tipo 16 fue el más frecuente (6 pacientes). Catorce genotipos en muestras orales fueron de bajo riesgo oncogénico, el más frecuente fue el tipo 6 (10 pacientes). En muestras anogenitales el genotipo 6 fue el más frecuente (13 pacientes), solo o en coinfección. Se encontró una alta prevalencia de HPV oral de malignidad de alto grado en nuestra población y coinfección con tipos oncogénicos. Las prácticas de sexo oral fueron la principal conducta de riesgo para la infección, lo que quedó demostrado por el hallazgo simultáneo del mismo tipo de HPV en muestras orales y anogenitales

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the etiologic agent of sexually transmitted infections related to genital and oral oncogenic processes. Molecular biology provides accurate diagnosis with an epidemiological approach, by identifying the viral types involved. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of HPV in oral mucosa from men with anogenital warts and to correlate the genotypes detected in both samples. Twenty-six male patients suffering anogenital warts who attended to the Institute of Dermatology in Resistencia (Argentina) were studied. The presence of HPV in oral and anogenital samples was studied by PCR and genotyping was performed by PCR-RFLP. The prevalence of oral HPV in patients with anogenital HPV was 46.2% (12/26). Eighteen genotypes with high oncogenic risk were found in oral samples of patients with single or multiple infections and type 16 was the most frequent (6 patients). Fourteen genotypes in oral samples were of low oncogenic risk and the most frequent was type 6 (10 patients). In anogenital samples the genotype 6 was the most frequent (13 patients), alone or in co-infection. A high prevalence of high-grade malignancy oral HPV in our population and co-infection with oncogenic types were found. Oral sex practices were the main risk factor for infection, which was demonstrated by the simultaneous finding of the same HPV type in oral and anogenital samples

Sarcoma de Kaposi oral en paciente seropositivo, fase sintomática avanzada. Presentación de caso / Oral Kaposi Sarcoma, advanced symptomatic phase, in a seropositive patient. Case presentation

RESUMEN Se presentó el caso clínico de un paciente seropositivo, en fase sintomática avanzada. Fue atendido en el Servicio de Medicina Interna del Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente "León Cuervo Rubio", de la ciudad de Pinar del Río, por presentar disnea, astenia, anorexia y pérdida de peso. Al examen oral se constató lesión tumoral de la lengua que dificultaba la masticación y deglución. La biopsia mostró sarcoma de Kaposi asociado al VIH/sida. La evolución tórpida y el estadio tan avanzado de la enfermedad, propiciaron el deceso del paciente (AU).

ABSTRACT The authors presented the clinical case of a seropositive patient, in advanced symptomatic phase. The patient attended the Internal Medicine Service of the Teaching Clinical Surgical Hospital Leon Cuervo Rubio of Pinar del Rio, presenting dyspnea, asthenia, anorexia and weight loss. On the oral examination, a tumor lesion was found making difficult to chew and swallow. A biopsy showed Kaposi sarcoma associated to HIV/AIDS. The torpid evolution and disease's advanced stage propitiated the patient's death (AU).

Prevalencia y manejo de condilomas en población consultante en Chile: estudio "DIACON" / Prevalence and management of condylomas in consulting population in Chile: "DIACON study"

Resumen Introducción: Los condilomas o verrugas genitales (VG) son la infección de transmisión sexual (ITS) más diagnosticada en los centros de ITS en Chile, pero no existen estadísticas poblacionales. Objetivos: Describir la prevalencia de VG en pacientes de 18-60 años que acuden a consulta ambulatoria de dermatología, ginecología y urología; características demográficas de los pacientes y prácticas de diagnóstico y tratamiento. Material y Métodos: A una muestra de especialistas chilenos estratificados por región, población y sexo de pacientes se les proporcionó un diario de registro y aplicó un cuestionario. Resultados: Prevalencia VG grupo total: 2,4%; en grupo etario 18-34 años: 3,7%; en grupo etario 35-60 años: 1,29% (p = 0,0000). La edad media de los pacientes con VG fue 29,4 años en mujeres y 32,7 años en hombres (p = 0,019); la distribución por edad fue diferente según sexo y sistema de salud. La inspección visual fue el método diagnóstico más frecuente y la crema de imiquimod el tratamiento más común. Hubo diferencias en el uso de herramientas diagnósticas y terapéuticas según sexo del paciente, especialidad del médico y sistema de salud. Conclusiones: Existe una alta prevalencia de VG, que debería ser tomada en cuenta para planificar las intervenciones de salud pública para abordar este problema.

Introduction: Condylomas or genital warts (GW) are the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in STI centers in Chile, but there are no population statistics available. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of GW in patients from 18-60 years of age who attend outpatient dermatology, gynecology and urology practice; the demographic characteristics of the patients and the diagnostic and treatment tools. Methods: A sample of Chilean specialists stratified by region, population and gender of patients was provided with a logbook and answered a questionnaire. Results: The GW prevalence was 2.44% for the whole group; 3.76% for the 18-34 age group and 1.29% for the 35-60 years group (p = 0.0000). The average age of patients with GW was 29.4 years in women and 32.7 years in men (p = 0.019). The distribution by age was different according to gender and health system. Visual inspection was the most frequent diagnostic method used and imiquimod cream the most common treatment, however, there were differences in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic tools according to the patient's gender, specialty of the doctor and health system. Conclusions: The high prevalence of GW confirmed the need and importance of public health interventions to address this problem.

Manejo Quirúrgico de Múltiples Condilomas de la Mucosa Oral en Paciente Bajo Terapia Antirretroviral de Gran Actividad / Surgical Management of Multiple Condylomas in the Oral Mucosa in Patient Undergoing Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio fue reportar un caso clínico donde se realizó el manejo quirúrgico de múltiples condilomas de la mucosa oral en un paciente infectado por Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana (VIH) bajo Terapia Antirretroviral de Gran Actividad (TARGA). Hombre de 58 años en tratamiento por infección con VIH en TARGA hace 17 años, que acude al Servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau con múltiples lesiones verruciformes ubicadas en margen y cara dorsal de lengua, cara interna de ambas mejillas y labio inferior. Se realizó escisión quirúrgica de las lesiones de labio, cara dorsal de lengua y cara interna de mejilla del lado derecho, obteniéndose el diagnóstico histopatológico de condiloma. Tras 2 meses de realizar la cirugía se obtuvo recurrencia. La recurrencia de las lesiones puede originarse por la recrudescencia del virus latente adyacente al lecho quirúrgico y, por ello, deben considerarse otras alternativas de tratamiento. Por el impacto en la función, estética, potencial de contagio y malignización, es necesario su tratamiento.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to report a clinical case in which surgical management of multiple condylomas in the oral mucosa was performed in a patient infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who is under highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). A 58-yearold man, under HAART for 17 years for HIV infection, was admitted at the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at the Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau as he was experiencing multiple verrucous lesions located on the lateral margin and dorsum of the tongue, as well as on the inner face of both cheeks and the lower lip. A surgical excision of the lesions on the lip, dorsum of the tongue and inner face of the right cheek was performed, where the histopathological diagnosis of condyloma was obtained. There was a recurrence two months after surgery. Recurrence of the lesions may be due to the recrudescence of the latent virus adjacent to the surgical bed and, therefore, other treatment alternatives should be considered. Treatment is necessary due to the impact on the function, aesthetics, and the potential to become contagious and malignant.

Anogenital warts in pediatric population

Abstract: The approach to children with anogenital warts in the context of sexual abuse is a challenge in clinical practice. This study aims to review the current knowledge of anogenital warts in children, the forms of transmission, and the association with sexual abuse and to propose a cross-sectional approach involving all medical specialties. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in Portuguese and English from January 2000 to June 2016 using the ISI Web of Knowledge and PubMed databases. Children aged 12 years or younger were included. The ethical and legal aspects were consulted in the Declaration and Convention on the Rights of Children and in the World Health Organization. Non-sexual and sexual transmission events of human papillomavirus in children have been well documented. The possibility of sexual transmission appears to be greater in children older than 4 years. In the case of anogenital warts in children younger than 4 years of age, the possibility of non-sexual transmission should be strongly considered in the absence of another sexually transmitted infection, clinical indicators, or history of sexual abuse. The importance of human papillomavirus genotyping in the evaluation of sexual abuse is controversial. A detailed medical history and physical examination of both the child and caregivers are critical during the course of the investigation. The likelihood of an association between human papillomavirus infection and sexual abuse increases directly with age. A multidisciplinary clinical approach improves the ability to identify sexual abuse in children with anogenital warts.

HPV-related external genital lesions among men residing in Brazil

Abstract The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of external genital lesions (EGLs), specifically histologically confirmed condyloma (genital warts) and Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PeIN), and genital HPV infection progression to EGLs among healthy men aged 18-73 residing in Brazil. Subjects included 1118 men enrolled in the HPV Infection in Men (HIM) study between July 2005 and June 2009. At each visit, EGLs were biopsied and subjected to pathological evaluation. HPV status in genital swabs and biopsies was determined by Linear Array and INNO-LiPA, respectively. Age-specific EGLs incidence and the proportion and median time to EGL development were estimated. Kaplan-Meier cumulative incidence rates at 6, 12, and 24 months were determined. During follow-up, 73 men developed an incident EGL. Men could develop multiple EGLs and there were 36 men with condyloma, 27 men with lesions suggestive of condyloma, six men with PeIN, and 20 men with non-HPV lesions. HPV-positive men who developed EGLs were younger (p = 0.002) than men that did not develop lesions. Among the 815 men with HPV infection, 4% progressed to EGL with the same HPV detected in the swab. During follow up, 15.7% of genital HPV-6 and HPV-11 infections progressed to condyloma (median progression time of nine months for HPV-6 versus 6.8 months for HPV-11). Approximately 1% of HPV-16 infections progressed to PeIN with a median progression time of 25 months. HPV types covered by the 4-valent HPV vaccine were detected in 82.3% and 83.3% of condyloma and PeIN, respectively. The high burden of HPV and high frequency of progression to disease underscores the need to offer HPV prophylactic vaccination to men to reduce the overall burden of infection and diseases caused by HPV.

Sexually transmitted infections and PRO-LIVES: based on a clinical report

Abstract: Physicians are also responsible for the increase in sexually transmitted infections. We report a case of patient inadequately monitored, that shows the importance of physicians to take basic measures with any individual at risk of acquiring such infections. We propose the following mnemonic acrostic: PRO-LIVES (Protection: usual and proper codom use, Responsibility, Other orientations, Laboratory tests -HIV infection, syphilis and B and C hepatitis-, Immunization: B hepatitis vaccination, Various: at least two patients, Ensure: case history and physical examination, Single dose treatment: whenever possible). Clinicians should take these measures when treating any patient who has been exposed to risk or with a diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections.

Tratamiento de las verrugas genitales: una actualización / Genital wart treatment: an update

La infección por el Virus del Papiloma Humano es una afección altamente prevalente a nivel mundial y una de sus consecuencias es la verruga genital externa o condiloma genital. El tratamiento de estas lesiones ha sido tradicionalmente difícil, debido a la alta recurrencia de las lesiones. Se revisan los aspectos más novedosos del tratamiento de las verrugas genitales. Las sinecatequinas y una nueva formulación de Imiquimod al 3,75% resaltan como las terapéuticas más novedosas, mientras que la terapia fotodinámica carece de evidencia científica adecuada como para recomendar su uso rutinario. Las vacunas profilácticas y terapéuticas parecen poseer un gran potencial pero aún se encuentran en fases iniciales de investigación. Es deseable estudios con un mayor número de pacientes y un seguimiento más prolongado, que permita una comparación directa de la efectividad entre las diferentes técnicas terapéuticas a corto y largo plazo.

Human Papillomavirus infection is a highly prevalent condition worldwide whose frequent consequence is the external genital wart or genital condyloma. The treatment for this condition has been traditionally difficult due to the recurrence of the lesions. The most innovative aspects of the treatment of genital wart, are reviewed. The sinecatechins and a new formulation of Imiquimod 3.75% stand out as the most innovative therapeutic, while photodynamic therapy lacks adequate scientific evidence to recommend its routine use. The prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines seem to have great potential but are still in early stages of research. Studies should be conducted with larger patient samples and longer follow-ups to allow comparison of the effectiveness among the different therapeutic techniques in the short and long term.

Condiloma acuminado gigante (tumor de Buschke Lowenstein): serie de 7 casos clínicos y revisión de la literatura / Giant condylomata acuminata (Buschke - Lowenstein tumor). series of 7 cases and literature review

El condiloma gigante acuminado (Tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein) es una rara enfermedad que afecta frecuentemente a pacientes inmunodeprimidos, presenta un alto porcentaje de malignización, tasa de recidiva y mortalidad. Existe poco consenso respecto de su tratamiento y controles post-operatorios, donde juegan un importante papel los estudios imagenológicos, existiendo escasa literatura al respecto. En la presente revisión, presentamos los casos de 7 pacientes, junto con sus características fundamentalmente en resonancia magnética como también en tomografía computada, además de realizar una revisión de la literatura. En general se observan lesiones exofíticas pediculadas en "coliflor". A la tomografía computada presentan densidad de partes blandas y vascularización. En resonancia magnética son isointensas en T1, levemente hiperintensas en T2, restringen a la difusión y captan heterogéneamente el medio de contraste paramagnético, manteniendo su realce en fases tardías.

Giant condyloma acuminata (Buschke - Lowenstein tumor ) is a rare disease that commonly affects immunocompromised patients, presenting a high percentage of malignancy, recurrence rate and mortality. There is little consensus regarding treatment and post-operative controls, where imaging studies play an important role, existing sparse literature regarding this. In this review, we present the cases of seven patients, along with their characteristics mainly on MRI as well as CT scan, in addition to a revision of the literature. In most cases, pedunculated exophytic "cauliflower-like" lesions are observed. Which are of soft-tissue density and vascularized. In magnetic resonance imaging they are isointense on T1, slightly hyperintense on T2, with restricted diffusion on DWI, and heterogenous enhancement on gadolinium administration, with a late progressive enhancement pattern.

Atención integral a parejas de hombres con condilomas acuminados y diagnóstico precoz del cáncer cervicouterino / Comprehensive attention to partners of men with condyloma acuminatum and the early diagnosis of cervical cancer

Fundamento: el papiloma virus humano es el agente causal de los condilomas acuminados y del cáncer cervicouterino. Los condilomas acuminados son causados generalmente por papiloma virus humano de bajo riesgo oncogénico, pero son un importante indicador de infección por virus de alto riesgo. El hombre desempeña un papel importante en la epidemiología del cáncer cervical. Objetivo: relacionar la atención integral a parejas femeninas de hombres con condilomas acuminados con el diagnóstico precoz del cancer cervicouterino. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional-descriptivo y transversal cuyo universo fueron todas las parejas femeninas de hombres con condilomas acuminados que asitieron a la consulta de dermatología del Hospitak Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech, Camagüey, desde el 1ero de octubre al 31 de diciembre de 2011. Se realizó examen dermatológico y ginecológico, se aplicó ácido acético al 5 por ciento para la detección subclínica, y se realizó citología orgánica de cuello uterino. Se realizó colposcopía a 75 mujeres, y biopsia de cuello uterino a las que presentaron citología orgánica alterada.La información obtenida fue procesada mediante el programa estadístico SPSS-10. Los métodos empleados fueron estadística descriptiva de distribución de frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Los resultados del estudio se expusieron en tablas.Conclusiones: casi la totalidad de las mujeres tenían infección manifiesta por el papiloma virus humano, predominó la forma clínica con aproximadamente tres cuartas partes del total, cerca de la décima parte presentó forma subclínica y una veintiunava parte, ambas. De las citologías orgánicas la novena parte presentó neoplasia intraepitelial cervical, de las cuales casi la mitad fueron de alto riesgo, lo que coincidió con el estudio histológico. La cuarta parte de las colposcopias realizadas fueron anormales, con predominio del epitelio acetoblanco y leucoplasia...

Human papillomavirus is the causal agent of condylomaacuminatum and of cervical cancer. Condyloma acuminatum is generally caused by a human papillomavirus of low oncogenic risk but is a significant indicator of infection caused by a high-risk virus. Men play an important role in the epidemiology of cervical cancer.Objective: to relate the comprehensive attention to the female partners of men with condyloma acuminatum to the early diagnosis of cervical cancer.Methods: a descriptive-observational and cross-sectional study was conducted. The universe was composed of all the female partners of men with condyloma acuminatum that assisted to the dermatology consultation at the Manuel Ascunce Domenech Teaching Hospital in Camagüey from October 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2011. A dermatological and gynecological examination was made; 5 percent acetic acid was applied for the sub-clinical detection and an organic cervical smear was made. Seventy-five women underwent a colposcopy and a cervical biopsy was made to those that presented alterations in the organic cervical smear. The information obtained was processed through the statistical program SPSS-10. The employed method was the descriptive statistics of distribution of absolute and relative frequencies. The results of the study were exposed in tables.Conclusions: almost all the women presented an evident infection caused by the human papillomavirus. The clinical form predominated in around three quarters of the total, the tenth part presented a sub-clinical form and the twenty-first part presented both. Of the organic cervical smears, the ninth part presented cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, almost the half were of high risk, which coincided with the histological study. The forth part of the colposcopies results were abnormal, being the leukoplakia and the acetowhite predominant. The necessity for conducting a comprehensive study of every female partner of a man with condyloma acuminatum was confirmed...

Verrugas anogenitales y sospecha de abuso sexual infantojuvenil / Anogenital warts and suspicion of child sexual abuse

El presente trabajo se refiere a las lesiones por verrugas anogenitales producidas por el virus de papiloma humano (HPV) en niños. Describe el diagnóstico, la epidemiología, los modos de transmisión, los diagnósticos diferenciales y su relación con el cáncer a largo plazo; también, la presencia de verrugas anogenitales como indicador de abuso sexual infantojuvenil. Finalmente, incluye sugerencias para el pediatra en el manejo de estos pacientes y sus familias.

This article deals with anogenital warts (AGW) injuries caused by human papiloma virus (HPV) in children. Diagnosis, epidemiology, modes of transmission, differential diagnosis, relationship between AGW and cancer are descript. Also, it remarks the presence of AGW as indicator of child sexual abuse. Finally, it includes suggestions for the management of patients and their families by the paediatrician.

Colostomía previa a escisión quirúrgica de un tumor de Buschke-Lõwenteim en la infancia / Temporary colostomy before surgery in Buschke-Lõwenteim tumour in children

Buschke-Lõwentein tumor is a verrucous lesion, with slow growth and locally infiltrating. Despite her benign histology, is an intermediate lesion between condiloma acuminatum and verrucous carcinoma. It has been linked to human papilloma virus (subtypes 6 and 11). Other factors implicated include poor hygiene, chronic irritation, promiscuity and cellular inmunocompromised states. It is exceptional in children. We report a case of a 6-year-old girl with HIV infection B3 and giant condyloma that affect genitoanal region and rectal mucosa. The temporary colostomy aimed good results of the surgical excision.

El tumor de Buschke-Lõwentein es una lesión verrucosa, con crecimiento lento, y localmente infiltrante. A pesar de su histología benigna, se trata de una lesión intermedia entre el condiloma acuminado y el carcinoma verrucoso. Su aparición está ligada con el virus del papiloma humano (subtipos 6 y 11). Otros factores que intervienen son la baja higiene, promiscuidad, irritación crónica y la inmunosupresión celular. Es excepcional su aparición en niños. La exéresis quirúrgica radical es el tratamiento de elección. La realización de una colostomía de descarga previa, permite el aislamiento, facilitando la cicatrización de la zona y evitando el contacto con material fecal que contribuye a la recidiva. Presentamos un caso de una niña de 6 años con VIH estadio B3 y condilomatosis gigante que afectaba a la región genitoanal y a la mucosa rectal adyacente. La colostomía temporal contribuyó al éxito tras la resección quirúrgica.

Caracterización de un grupo de pacientes con condiloma acuminado atendidos en la consulta de patología del Tractus Genital Inferior / Characterization of a group of patients with condyloma acuminatum attended in pathology Lower Genital Tractus

Introducción: los condilomas acuminados están entre las ITS más frecuentes y afectan hasta el 1,7 % de la población general. Objetivos: caracterizar un grupo de pacientes con condilomas acuminados atendidos en la consulta de patología del tractus genital inferior. Método: se realizó una intervención cuasiexperimental en pacientes con condilomas acuminados en el Hospital Materno Mariana Grajales en los años 2008 y 2009...

Tratamento do condiloma vulvar: relato de caso / Treatment of vulvar condyloma: case report

As lesões associadas ao papilomavírus humano (HPV), excluídas as neoplasias intraepiteliais cervicais, são mais prevalentes nas mulheres portadoras do vírus da imunodeficiência humana tipo 1 (HIV-1). Apesar de opiniões radicais a favor do tratamento cirúrgico para a maioria das lesões, a conduta terapêutica mais adequada deve ser individualizada. Relato de Caso: mulher de 25 anos, portadora do HIV-1, com extensa lesão condilomatosa vulvar, com 10 cm em seu maior diâmetro e um ano de evolução. Optou-se por realizar a exérese da lesão com cirurgia por ondas de radiofrequência. À avaliação, 90 dias após a cirurgia, não havia sinais de recidiva e não foram vistas lesões em vagina ou colo uterino. O exame anatomopatológico confirmou a hipótese diagnóstica de condiloma acuminado. Discussão: o tratamento cirúrgico de condilomas em mulheres imunodeprimidas constitui-se em opção de escolha para diminuir a transmissibilidade da infecção pelo HPV e o risco de carcinoma vulvar, aparentemente aumentado para essas pacientes. Além disso, pretende eliminar os sintomas, amenizar a carga psicológica decorrente do estigma social e melhorar o aspecto estético da paciente.

Lesions associated with human papilomavirus (HPV), excluding intraepithelial cervical neoplasias, are more prevalent among women infected with type 1 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1). Despite the radical opinions favoring surgical treatment for most of these lesions, the most adequate therapeutic conduct should be planned on an individual basis. Case report: A 25-year-old HIV-infected woman with an extensive vulvar condylomatous lesion of one year duration measuring 10 cm in its widest diameter was investigated. Exeresis of the lesion was performed by radio frequency waves surgery. Evaluation 90 days after surgery showed no signs of recurrence, and no lesions were observed in the vagina or uterine cervix. Anatomopathological examination confirmed the diagnostic hypothesis of condyloma acuminatum. Discussion: surgical treatment of condylomata in immunodepressed women is an option of choice in order to reduce the transmissibility of HPV infection and the risk of vulvar carcinoma, which is apparently increased in these patients. In addition, the aim of surgery is to eliminate symptoms, relieve the psychological burden due to the social stigma and improve the aesthetic appearance of the patient.

Tratamento do papiloma vírus humano na infância com creme de imiquimode a 5 por cento / Treatment of human papillomavirus in childhood with imiquimod 5 percent cream

Lesões decorrentes da infecção pelo papilomavírus humano na infância, em especial as verrugas anogenitais, são um importante problema epidemiológico e terapêutico. O tratamento das verrugas anogenitais na infância é um desafio terapêutico. Os tratamentos convencionais geralmente são dolorosos e necessitam de anestesia geral. O imiquimode, um imunomodulador tópico, constitui uma alternativa terapêutica. Serão descritos quatro casos tratados com sucesso utilizando creme de imiquimode a 5 por cento aplicado topicamente.

In children, lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) constitute a significant epidemiological issue and a therapeutic dilemma, particularly in the case of anogenital warts. The treatment of anogenital warts in children is a challenge, since standard treatments are generally painful and require the patient to be anesthetized. Imiquimod, a topical immune response modifier, constitutes an alternative therapeutic agent for the treatment of HPV. The present report describes four cases in which treatment with topically applied imiquimod 5 percent cream was implemented with successful results.

La quimiopuntura, nueva estrategia de tratamiento del paciente con condiloma acuminado recidivante / Chemopuncture, new strategy to treat patients with recidivant acuminated condyloma

El tratamiento de afecciones médicas basado en la inyección en ciertos puntos acupunturales con productos químicos, mediante la cual la absorción del producto es mucho mayor, se conoce con el nombre de Quimiopuntura o Farmacopuntura. Teniendo en cuenta la alta incidencia de pacientes con condilomas acuminados recidivantes en nuestra consulta y la ausencia de tratamientos que controlen las tasas de recidivas, decidimos evaluar la eficacia de la Quimiopuntura con el empleo de la vitamina B 12 subcutáneo en puntos inmunoestimulantes en Clínica MININT provincial, ya que se conoce la relación de las recidivas de esta afección con el estado inmune de los pacientes afectados. Usando el método de aleatorización simple sin reemplazo, distribuimos a nuestros pacientes con diagnóstico clínico de condilomas acuminados recidivantes en dos grupos (n= 30 para cada grupo). El Grupo A (control) se trató con crioterapia (inmunomodulador tópico) y el Grupo B (experimental) con quimiopuntura. Los pacientes fueron evaluados quincenalmente durante los tratamientos y mensualmente post-tratamiento durante 6 meses. Con esta investigación se demuestra que la quimiopuntura con vitamina B12 es eficaz en el control de la recidiva de los condilomas acuminados.

The treatment of medical affections based on the injections in certain acupunctural points with chemical products, through which the absorption of the products is higher, is known by the name of chemopuncture or pharmacopuncture. Taking into account the high incidence of patients with recidivant acuminated condylomas in our consultation and the lack of treatments controlling the recidivant rate, we decided to evaluate the efficacy of chemopuncture using subcutaneous B 12 vitamin in immunostimulant points at the provincial INTMIN clinic, because it is known the relationship of this affection recidivants with the immune status of the affected patients. Using the simple randomized method without replacement, we divided our patients with a clinic diagnosis of recidivant acuminated condylomas in two groups (n= 30 for each group). The Group A (control) patients were treated with cryotherapy (topic immunomodulator) and the Group B (experimental) patients with chemopuncture. Patients were evaluated fortnightly during the treatment and monthly during six months after the treatment. This investigation showed that chemopuncture with B 12 vitamin is efficacious in controlling the recidivism of the acuminated condylomas.