Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein en el embarazo adolescente / Buschke-Löwenstein Tumor in Adolescent Pregnancy

Resumen El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein, también denominado condiloma acuminado gigante, es una entidad rara causada por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH), con una incidencia de 0.01% en la población en general y solo 6 casos reportados en embarazadas. No existe un consenso con respecto al tratamiento; sin embargo, la cirugía es la técnica más descrita. Caso clínico: Paciente primigesta de 14 años, con un embarazo de 21 semanas de gestación, quien ingresó a urgencias por una masa dolorosa en región perineal de 5 meses de evolución. A la exploración física se encontraron en región perineal 2 lesiones exofíticas, coliformes, irregulares, ulceradas de aproximadamente 20 × 10 cm con presencia de secreción amarillenta fétida. Se realizó escisión del tumor con amplios márgenes quirúrgicos y cierre por segunda intención. Por parte de patología se reportó un condiloma acuminado gigante sin lesión en borde quirúrgico. La prueba por PCR detectó el genotipo 53 del virus de papiloma humano. Después de 12 semanas se presentó epitelización completa, sin complicaciones. Conclusión: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein es considerado como benigno, no obstante, representa cierto grado de malignidad y tiende a recurrir después del tratamiento, por lo que es importante reforzar las medidas de tamizaje y prevención del Virus del Papiloma Humano.

Abstract Buschke-Löwenstein tumor also called giant condyloma acuminatum is a rare condition due to the human papillomavirus with an incidence of 0.01% and just 6 cases reported in pregnancy. There is no consensus on the treatment, although surgery has been the most reported. Clinical case: A 14 year-old primigravid patient with a 21- week pregnancy who was admitted to the Emergency Department due to a perineal painful tumor which appeared 5 months before. On physical examination two irregular exophytic, cauliflower-like and ulcerated lesions of 20 × 10 cm of size each one with malodorous discharge were found on her perineal region suggestive of giant condyloma acuminatum. We decided to resect the tumor with tumor-free margin control and healing per secundam. The pathology report showed a giant condyloma acuminatum with tumor-free margin. The PCR analysis revealed human papillomavirus genotype 53. Complete epithelialization was noted at 12 weeks with no complications noted. Conclusion: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is considered as a benign tumor, but it carries a risk of malignant transformation and it can appear after treatment, which makes important to strengthen the prevention and screening of human papillomavirus.

Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein en el embarazo. Reporte de un caso / Buschke-Löwenstein tumor in pregnancy: A case report

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein, también denominado condiloma acuminado gigante, es una alteración excepcional causada por el virus del papiloma humano, con una incidencia de 0.01% en la población general y solo 6 casos reportados en pacientes embarazadas. No existe un consenso respecto al tratamiento; sin embargo, la cirugía es la técnica más descrita. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente primigesta de 14 años, con embarazo de 21 semanas, que ingresó al servicio de Urgencias por una masa dolorosa en la región perineal, de cinco meses de evolución. A la exploración física se encontraron, en la región perineal, dos lesiones exofíticas, coliformes, irregulares, ulceradas, de aproximadamente 20 x 10 cm, acompañadas de secreción amarillenta fétida. El tumor se extirpó y se dejaron márgenes quirúrgicos amplios y cierre por segunda intención. El estudio de patología reportó un condiloma acuminado gigante, sin lesión en el borde quirúrgico. La prueba de PCR detectó el genotipo 53 del virus del papiloma humano. Después de 12 semanas hubo epitelización completa, sin complicaciones adicionales para la paciente. CONCLUSIÓN: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein es benigno pero representa cierto grado de malignidad y tiende a recurrir después del tratamiento, por lo que es importante reforzar las medidas de tamizaje y prevención del virus del papiloma humano.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor, also called giant condyloma acuminatum, is a rare condition due to the human papillomavirus with an incidence of 0.01% and just 6 cases reported in pregnancy. There is no consensus on the treatment, although surgery has been the most reported. CLINICAL CASE: A 14-year-old primigravid patient with a 21 weeks pregnancy who was admitted to the Emergency Department due to a perineal painful tumor which appeared 5 months before. On physical examination two irregular exophytic, cauliflower-like and ulcerated lesions of 20x10 cm of size each one with malodorous discharge were found on her perineal region suggestive of giant condyloma acuminatum. We decided to respect the tumor with tumor-free margin control and healing per second time. The pathology reports a giant condyloma acuminatum with tumor-free margin. The PCR analysis revealed human papillomavirus genotype 53. Complete epithelialization was noted at 12 weeks without complications noted. CONCLUSION: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is considered as a benign tumor, but it carries a risk of malignant transformation, and it can appear after treatment which makes important to strengthen the prevention and screening of human papillomavirus.

Resección de tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein en una mujer embarazada: reporte de un caso y revisión de la bibliografía / Buschke-Löwenstein tumor resection in a pregnant women: A case report and literature review

Resumen INTRODUCCIÓN: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein se asocia con el virus del papiloma humano por lo que se considera una infección de transmisión sexual. Se caracteriza por un condiloma gigante, verrugoso, exofítico, con forma de coliflor, de crecimiento lento, pero que durante el embarazo puede crecer rápidamente y formar condilomas solitarios que afectan las estructuras vecinas. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 18 años, primigesta, con 35 semanas de embarazo, sin antecedentes de importancia para el padecimiento actual. Cuatro meses previos inició con verrugas en el perineo, con aumento acelerado de su tamaño en los últimos 30 días, asociado con dolor intenso a la movilización, secreción fétida, eritema e irritación interglútea y formación de un tumor friable con tendencia al sangrado y áreas de necrosis. CONCLUSIONES: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein es una alteración poco frecuente causada por el virus del papiloma humano, que puede tener crecimiento acelerado por el estímulo hormonal, propio del estado gestacional. El tratamiento de primera línea es la resección quirúrgica. El seguimiento de las pacientes debe ser estrecho, debido al alto índice de recidiva.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is associatted with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is considered a sexually transmitted infection, characterized by the presence of a giant wart, exophytic condyloma with the shape of a cauliflower, slow growth, but during pregnancy it can grow fast as a solitary condyloma, affecting other structures. This case provides a better understanding of an unusual pathology, which with surgical treatment was obtained aesthetic results and with adequate functionality of external genitalia. CLINICAL CASE 18-year-old female, primiparous with 35 weeks pregnant, with no significant history, 4 previous months begins with the presence of warts in the perineal region with accelerated increase in size in the last 30 days, associated with intense pain on mobilization, fetid discharge, and area oferythema and intergluteal irritation, friable tumor with a tendency to bleed with areas of necrosis. CONCLUSIONS: The Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is a rare pathology caused by HPV, which can present accelerated growth due to the hormonal stimulus of the gestational state, this tumor does not resolve spontaneously, so the surgical approach is considered top of the line. The follow-up of these patients must be close due to the high rate of recurrence.

Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein - Condiloma gigante acuminado / Buschke-Löwenstein's Tumor - Giant Condyloma Acuminatum

Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 21 años de edad, infectado por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) que presenta lesiones verrucosas gigantes compatibles con un tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein (TBL) que afectaban la región perineal, anorrectal y genitales externos. También existía afectación del párpado superior derecho. (AU)

We report the case of a 21-year-old male patient, infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that presents giant warty lesions compatible with a Buschke-Lowenstein tumor (BLT) that affected the perineal, anorectal and external genital region. He also had a right upper eyelid lesion. (AU)

Giant Condyloma (Buschke-Loewenstein Tumor) in a 16-year-old Patient: Case Report / Condiloma gigante (tumor de Buschke-Loewenstein) em uma paciente de 16 anos: relato de caso

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.

Resumo O tumor de Buschke-Loewenstein se caracteriza pelo crescimento excessivo de lesões verrucosas na região genital e/ou perianal. É considerado benigno apesar da elevada taxa de recorrência e da possibilidade de transformação maligna. Está comumente associado aos sorotipos 6 e 11 do papiloma vírus humano (HPV) e a imunidade do hospedeiro tem importante papel no desenvolvimento da doença. A excisão cirúrgica é o tratamento recomendado na maioria dos casos. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, de 16 anos, com lesão vulvar de grande extensão tratada cirurgicamente com sucesso.

Buschke-Loewenstein tumor: a case series from Brazil / Tumor de Buschke-Loewenstein: uma série de casos brasileira

Buschke-Loewenstein Tumor or giant condyloma acuminatum is a disease caused by a DNA virus, the self-inoculable human papilloma virus (HPV), being sexually transmitted. Histologically BLT is a benign tumor, but with malignant clinical behavior and a high propensity for local recurrence and malignant degeneration. The clinical picture consists of the presence of a cauliflower-like bulky condylomatous perianal mass with multiple fistulous tracts, which can cause great destruction of the anal canal, with invasion of adjacent tissues. Bleeding, foul odor, local pain and weight loss are also described. The diagnosis is established by biopsy, that should exclude the presence of malignant transformation, which occurs in 30-50% of cases. Associated with a biopsy, the hybridization test may be performed to diagnose HPV infection, especially subtypes 6 and 11, that are commonly related. The treatment of choice is radical surgical excision; however, those patients presenting with extensive fistulous lesions may require a temporary colostomy. Some authors advocate an abdominoperineal resection in cases of infiltration of the sphincter or rectum. This study was designed to evaluate the experience of the service of Coloproctology at a referral hospital in Northeastern Brazil with this rare entity, contributing to world literature in addressing this disease. (AU)

Tumor de Buschke-Loewenstein ou condiloma acuminado gigante é uma doença causada por um vírus de DNA, o papilomavírus humano (HPV), auto-inoculável, sendo transmi-tido sexualmente. Histologicamente, são tumores benignos, porém, de comportamento clínico maligno, apresentando alta propensão à recorrência local e a degeneração maligna. O quadro clínico consiste na presença de uma volumosa massa condilomatosa perianal, com aspecto de couve-flor, com numerosos trajetos fistulosos, podendo provocar grande destruição do canal anal e invasão dos tecidos adjacentes. Sangramento, odor fétido, dor local e perda ponderal são também descritos. O diagnóstico é feito por biópsia, que deve afastar a presença de transformação maligna, que ocorre em 30-50% dos casos. Associado à biópsia, pode ser realizado um teste de hibridização para diagnosticar a infecção por HPV, principalmente os subtipos 6 e 11 que são comumente relacionados. O tratamento de escolha é a excisão cirúrgica radical, entretanto, os pacientes que apresentam lesão extensa com fístula, podem requerer colostomia temporária. Alguns autores advogam a amputação abdominoperineal do reto nos casos de infiltração dos esfíncteres ou do reto. O estudo foi designado para se avaliar a experiência do serviço de coloproctologia de um hospital de referência no Nordeste brasileiro com esta rara entidade, contribuindo com a literatura mundial na abordagem desta enfermidade. (AU)

Condiloma acuminado gigante (tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein) / Giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Lowenstein tumor)

Se presenta un paciente masculino de 72 años de edad de la raza blanca, que es remitido al Servicio de Coloproctología por presentar desde hace más de un año, aumento de volumen alrededor del ano que le dificulta la defecación y sentarse. Se han realizado múltiples tratamientos tópicos con resultados no satisfactorios por el servicio de dermatología. Se le realiza estudio histopatológico de la lesión y se obtuvo un condiloma acuminado gigante (tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein). Se ha dado seguimiento sin presentarse hasta el momento recurrencia. El tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein es una entidad rara, considerada una lesión premaligna provocada por el papiloma virus humano. Hasta el momento no se ha podido encontrar el tratamiento ideal y continúa presentando una alta tasa de recurrencia(AU)

This case report presented a 72 years-old Caucasian patient, who was referred to the Coloproctology Service because of increased volume around his anus that made it difficult for him to defecate and to sit down. He had followed several topical treatments prescribed by the dermatology service with unsatisfactory results. The lesion was histopathologically studied and the final diagnosis was giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Lowenstein tumor). The patient was followed up and no recurrence has been so far observed. Buschke-Lowenstein tumor is a rare entity, being considered as a premalignant lesion caused by human papillomavirus. The ideal treatment ha not been yet found and it remains a disease of high rate of recurrence(AU)

Giant Condyloma Acuminatum of the Anorectum : Surgical or Topical Treatment.

Giant condyloma (Buschke-Loewenstein tumour) is a rare disease that commonly affects the urogenital area. We encountered an eighteen year old, nonhomosexual, HIV negative, male, who presented with a cauliflower like warty mass around perianal region. The mass was 8×6 cm in size, circumferential, soft and papillary in nature. Wide excision of mass was carried out with anoplasty reconstruction. Post-operatively, wound healing was uneventful. After wound healing, the topical applications of five percent imiquimod were done regularly under the care of dermatologist for three months. At six months of follow-up, patient is free from tumour, and is having neither signs of anal stenosis nor incontinence.

Condiloma gigante (tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein) de la vulva / Giant condyloma (Buschke-Lowenstein tumor) of the vulva

El condiloma gigante o tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein, a pesar de ser considerado una entidad benigna debido a sus características anatomopatológicas, presenta una alta capacidad de recurrencia y transformación maligna, con una mortalidad del 20 %. Se presenta el caso de una paciente con un tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein de 5 años de evolución que tomó vulva y ocluyó el orificio vaginal con extensión periuretral y ano. El diagnóstico viral mostró la presencia del virus del papiloma humano tipo 6 como único genotipo infectante. Se le aplicó un tratamiento compuesto de cirugía, radioterapia, inmunoterapia y antiviral con resultados satisfactorios. El seguimiento a 5 años mostró la aparición de pequeños condilomas acuminados los cuales fueron tratados con ácido tricloroacético. Es de gran importancia realizar un diagnóstico clínico y anatomopatológico del tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein previo al tratamiento, con vista a definir el grado de penetración e invasión local. La cirugía con amplio margen con o sin otros tratamientos adicionales es la terapéutica más eficaz reportada en el manejo de esta afección. Un seguimiento clínico de las pacientes permite detectar la posible recurrencia de la enfermedad.

In spite of being considered a benign entity due to anatomo-pathological characteristics, giant Condylom or Buschke-Löwenstein tumour has a high capacity of recurrence and malignant transformation, with a 20 % of mortality. To present a patient's case that has a Buschke-Löwenstein tumour of 5 years of evolution, that involved the vulvae, periuretral, anus and vagina. Viral diagnostics showed a presence of the Human Papillomavirus type 6 as the only infecting genotype. Surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and antiviral treatments were applied to her with satisfactory results. The follow up 5 years showed arising of smalls condyloma acuminatum which were treated with tricloroacetic acid. A clinical and anatomo-pathological diagnosis of the Buschke-Löwenstein tumour in order to define the penetration´s grade and local invasion, it is necessary before the treatment. The wide margin surgery with or without additional treatment is the most efficient therapeutic reported in handling this pathology. A continuous clinical following allows to detect a possible recurrence of this disease.

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.

Determination of human papillomavirus types in giant condyloma acuminatum / 中华皮肤科杂志

ObjectiveTo determine the genotypes of human papillomavirus(HPV) in patients with giant condyloma acuminatum.MethodsSixty-seven outpatients with giant condyloma acuminatum collected from January 2007 to January 2010 were included in this study.Lesional specimens were obtained from these patients.The genotypes of HPV were determined by flow-through hybridization and gene chip assay.ResultsOf the 67 cases of giant condyloma acuminatum,63 (94.02％) were positive for HPV DNA.Among the HPV DNA-positive specimens,84 (60.87％) harbored low risk types of HPV,54 (39.13％) high risk types of HPV.Type 6 and 11were the predominant low risk HPV types,while type 16 and 18 were the major high risk HPV types.

Giant Condyloma Acuminata in Pediatric HIV.

We report a 2 year 6 months old girl suffering from HIV infection and presenting with two giant condyloma acuminata of perianal and perivulvar region along with oral candidiasis.

Condiloma gigante de Bushke y Loewenjstein: a propósito de 2 casos / Bushke and Loewenjstein's giant condyloma: Apropos of 2 cases

Los condilomas acuminados, los condilomas gigantes y los cáncer verrugosos. representan 3 entidades que deben ser netamente diferenciadas, ya que poseen dificultades para su diagnóstico y tratamiento. Se presentan los casos de 2 pacientes con similares características de presentación : más menos 1 año, presencia de verrugas genitales de gran tamaño, de rápida proliferación y tórpida evolución que concluye, como un proceso maligno (condiloma gigante de BushKe y Loewenjstein). Se indica la importancia de la lucha contra las enfermedades de trasmisión sexual, y el virus del papiloma humano en particular.

The condyloma acuminatum, the giant condylomas and the verrucous cancers are 3 entities that should be clearly differentiated, since there exist difficulties for their diagnosis and treatment. 2 patients with similar characteristics are reported: ± a year, presence of genital verrucaes of big size, fast proliferation and torpid evolution that concludes as a malignant process (Bushke and Loewenjstein's giant condyloma). It is stressed the importance of the fight against sexually transmitted diseases and the human papìlloma virus, in particular.

A Case of Verrucous Carcinoma Improved by 5% Imiquimod Cream / 대한피부과학회지

Verrucous carcinoma is a low grade, well differentiated, unusual variant of squamous cell carcinoma. It has been described to represent an intermediate lesion between condyloma acuminata and squamous cell carcinoma. Since malignant transformation of verrucous carcinoma has been reported to occur in 30-50% of cases, the first line treatment for verrucous carcinoma is surgery, preferably Mohs surgery. Herein, we describe a case of recurrent verrucous carcinoma on the right buttock of a man with a history of radical excision and radiotherapy of a previous perianal verrucous carcinoma. The patient was successfully treated with 5% imiquimod cream, an immune response modifier with potential antiviral and antitumor effects. Imiquimod may be an effective treatment for verrucous carcinoma and presents an alternative therapy to surgical excision.

A Case of Penile Cancer Transformed from the Giant Condyloma Acuminata / 대한비뇨기과학회지

The incidence of Giant Condyloma Acuminata of the penis is unknown but considered rare. They are similar to condyloma acuminata, histologically and grossly similar to squamous cell ca. Most authorists consider that they get the real possibility of malignant change and they had been first described by Buschke in the German literatures in l896 as a variant of condyloma acuminata. A case of malignancy of the penis which has apparently transformed from Giant Condyloma Acuminata of the penis is herein presented with review of related literatures.