Prolonged application of acetic acid for detection of flat vulval warts.

Abstract

Macroscopic visualization of flat vulval warts is usually obtained by application of 3-5% acetic acid for 2-5 min. However, we have recently seen two women with symptoms suggesting the presence of condylomatous vulvitis where the use of 5% acetic acid for 10-15 min. was necessary for aceto-white lesions to develop. In both women, histologic examination indicated the presence of a Human papillomavirus infection. Prolonged application of acetic acid 5% should be considered among women in whom vulval papillomavirus infection is suspected.

• Authors: J Larsen, C S Petersen, K Weismann
• Journal: Danish medical bulletin (Dan Med Bull) Vol. 37 Issue 3 Pg. 286-7 (Jun 1990) ISSN: 0907-8916 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 2357911 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Acetates
• Acetic Acid

Topics

• Acetates (administration & dosage)
• Acetic Acid
• Administration, Cutaneous
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Condylomata Acuminata (diagnosis, surgery)
• False Negative Reactions
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Time Factors
• Vulvar Neoplasms (diagnosis, surgery)