Condylomata acuminata and squamous cell carcinoma.

Abstract

Until recently, condyloma acuminatum has been considered to be a benign growth with no malignant potential. The histologically similar, yet clinically different, giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Lowenstein tumor) has been defined as a mass with downward growth that has no histologic malignant changes, although the clinical course may be malignant. A review of the literature yielded 65 cases of malignant degeneration of this type of tumor and supports the concept that either condyloma acuminatum or the Buschke-Lowenstein tumor may precede or be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. A patient presenting with condyloma acuminatum in whom invasive squamous carcinoma of the penis developed exemplifies the transitory character of the disease.

• Authors: R J Boxer, D G Skinner
• Journal: Urology (Urology) Vol. 9 Issue 1 Pg. 72-8 (Jan 1977) ISSN: 0090-4295 [Print] United States
• PMID: 831359 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (etiology, pathology)
• Condylomata Acuminata (complications, pathology, therapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Papillomaviridae
• Penile Neoplasms (etiology, pathology, therapy)
• Penis (pathology)
• Polyomaviridae