Case report: Buschke-Lowenstein tumor, a giant anal condyloma acuminata.

24-year-old man with positive HIV, with a giant exofitic anal condyloma, with a clinical presentation of a painfull suppurative anal condyloma with a pathology report of an in situ squamous cell carcinoma. The purpose of the investigation is a case report and the procedure was observational. The finding was a Buschke-Lowenstein tumor.

Varón de 24 años, con infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, que presenta una tumoración exofítica, dolorosa y supurativa, con reporte positivo de virus de papiloma humano y reporte histopatológico de carcinoma espinocelular sin evidencia de diseminación (in situ). El propósito de la investigación es un reporte de caso y el procedimientos fue observacional. El hallazgo fue un tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein.

Giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Lowenstein tumour) of the vagina during pregnancy.

A primiparous woman in her mid-30s presented at 31 weeks of gestation with a large vaginal mass obstructing the cervix, initially concerning for malignancy. Pelvic MRI confirmed a vaginal lesion located on the lateral wall, and histopathology diagnosed a giant condyloma acuminatum. The vaginal lesion was surgically resected at 34 weeks of gestation, and the patient proceeded to have a successful vaginal birth. Our case report demonstrates an unusual presentation of a rare anogenital disease and highlights a differential diagnosis for cervical and vaginal lesions.

"Free-Floating Anus": A Flap-Free Approach for Definitive Excision of Circumferential Giant Condyloma Acuminata.

Giant condyloma acuminata (GCA), or Buschke-Löwenstein tumor, is a rare exophytic cauliflower-like growth in the anogenital region. The spectrum of treatment options is wide, ranging from the application of topical ointments to the performance of an abdominoperineal resection. Currently, wide local excision is the most common approach and may entail the creation of a protective loop ileostomy or implementation of flaps or grafts that facilitate closure. We describe a unique surgical approach for the management of circumferential GCA void of the use a protective loop ileostomy, flaps, or grafts. Our report highlights that the implementation of a radical, circumferential, wide excision resulting in "free-floating anus" and healing via secondary intention can ultimately lead to excellent functional and cosmetic results and therefore may be considered a minimally invasive surgical option for patients afflicted with a large, circumferential GCA.

Giant anogenital tumor of Buschke-Löwenstein in a patient living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is a giant condyloma acuminata infection that is characterized by degeneration, invasion, and recurrence. It is associated with human papilloma virus infection. It develops around the genital and perineal area, sometimes causing a large budding ulcerated lesion. Although human immunodeficiency virus infection is frequent in Africa, there are few descriptions of Buschke-Löwenstein tumor diagnosis and its management. Screening for other sexually transmitted infections must be systematic among these patients. CASE PRESENTATION: We report herein the case of a 21-year-old African origin male patient who developed a perineal swelling. Physical examination showed evidence of a huge exophytic tumor made up of budding pinkish vegetations, with serrated crests, a ''butterfly wing'' structure, and a cauliflower-like appearance crowned with centrifugal circinate lesions. Multiple condylomatous lesions of the anal margin were also present. The patient tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (cluster of differentiation 4 count of 119 cells/mm3) and hepatitis B infections. Real-time polymerase chain reaction revealed human papilloma virus-16 and other high-risk human papilloma virus deoxyribonucleic acid. The diagnosis of Buschke-Löwenstein tumor was made on mass biopsy, and the patient underwent multidisciplinary intervention (surgery, podophyllin application, and antiretroviral therapy). Medium-term evolution was, however, fatal due to opportunistic infection. CONCLUSION: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is a rare tumor associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection. It is more frequent in male human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients. There is a need to screen for other sexually transmitted infections. In most cases, the treatment is surgical, in association with local therapies. However, recurrences are common.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Perianal Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor (Giant Condyloma Acuminatum): Comprehensive Literature Review.

PURPOSE: This study aims to provide an overview of the literature on carcinoma arising from giant perianal condyloma acuminatum. METHODS: We present a new case of squamous cell carcinoma arising from giant perianal condyloma acuminatum. We also conducted a systematic search of the medical literature using PubMed, Medline, Google, and Google Scholar related to carcinoma arising from giant perianal condyloma acuminatum. The following search terms were used in various combinations: condyloma acuminatum, giant condyloma acuminatum, Buschke-Lowenstein tumor, squamous cell carcinoma, and verrucous carcinoma. The search included articles published before in the English language November 2020. RESULTS: A total of 55 article concerning 97 patients with carcinoma (squamous cell carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma, basaloid cell carcinoma, carcinoma insitu) arising from giant perianal condyloma acuminatum meeting the aforementioned criteria were included. The patients were aged from 24 to 82 years (median: 49.6, IQR: 21); 20 were female (median age: 52.5, IQR: 20.5), and 75 were male (median age: 53, IQR: 17.5). The gender data of the remaining two patients could not be obtained. The histopathological features of tumors arising from giant condyloma acuminatum are as follows: squamous cell carcinoma (n = 56), squamous cell carcinoma in situ (n = 16), verrucous carcinoma (n = 19) and basaloid cell carcinoma (n = 1), squamous cell carcinoma + verrucous carcinoma (n = 1), squamous cell carcinoma + squamous cell carcinoma in situ (n = 1), squamous cell carcinoma + basaloid cell carcinoma (n = 1) and malignant behavior (n = 2). CONCLUSION: Giant condyloma acuminatum is a rare variant of anogenital warts. It is known that this tumor, which is mostly thought to be benign, has a high potential for local recurrence and transformation into invasive cancer. Therefore, it is vital that the tumor is resected with clean surgical margins, even if it looks benign, and that aggressive treatment options are not avoided when necessary.

[Giant condyloma acuminatum in pregnancy]. / La tumeur de Buschke Lowenstein chez la femme enceinte.

Buschke Lownestein's tumour is a giant acuminate condyloma characterised by its degenerative potential, its invasive nature and its recurrence after treatment. It is a rare condition, transmitted mainly by sexual transmission and induced by to the human papillomavirus (HPV). The discussion will be illustrated by a clinical case The treatment is still under discussion but surgery seems to be the best option. Management during pregnancy is more complex since it must take into account the mother and her fetus. The delivery route is still debated. The post-treatment evolution was satisfactory and without recurrence until the delivery which, due to the antecedent of 3 caesarean sections, was carried out by cesarean section. HPV vaccination, sex education and early treatment of condyloma lesions should prevent and in any case improve the prognosis of this disease.

Buschke-Löwenstein tumour: a rare and challenging entity.

Buschke-Löwenstein tumour (BLT) is rare and locally aggressive, and malignant transformation is a possibility. Because there is no consensus on the best treatment approach, the authors present a treatment algorithm based on several case reports. A 57-year-old male patient resorted to surgical consultation with a giant perianal cauliflower-like mass. A BLT was diagnosed. Due to the involvement of the anal sphincter, a wide local excision saving the rectum failed. Abdominoperineal resection was performed. Malignant transformation was diagnosed, and adjuvant radiotherapy was delivered. Clinical evolution was uneventful. Aggressive behaviour despite the absence of malignancy is the hallmark of BLT. The common presentation is an anal mass with a cauliflower-like appearance. Anal verrucous carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the major differential diagnoses. BLT treatment is challenging. Surgery is the first-line treatment, raging from wide local excision to abdominoperineal resection. To improve outcomes, chemoradiation can be used in combination with surgery. Long-term follow-up is mandatory.

Giant Condyloma Acuminata (Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor): Review of an Unusual Disease and Difficult to Manage.

Giant condyloma acuminatum (GCA) or Buschke-Loewenstein tumor is a rare disease, with an estimated prevalence of 0.1%. It was initially described in 1896 by Buschke and later in 1925 by Buschke and Loewenstein. Classic condyloma acuminata (CCA) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) were initially described as different entities. These three entities are currently considered to correspond to the same spectrum of different but not exclusive malignant transformations, associated with multiple risk factors such infection by human papilloma virus (HPV), immunodeficiencies, poor hygiene, multiple sexual partners, and chronic genital infections. HPV subtypes 6 and 11 are associated with 90% of GCA. It presents as a cauliflower-like tumor in the genital region with bad odor, bleeding, and local infection, differential diagnosis with multiple conditions should be considered, and sexually transmitted diseases should always be investigated. GCA has a higher rate of malignant transformation than CCA and tends to infiltrate adjacent soft tissues. The therapeutic approach is controversial but is considered that the resection with free edges is the gold standard and can be combined with adjuncts. The recurrence rate is high. Overall mortality is 21% and is associated with morbidity caused by recurrences. Imiquimod cream 5% has recently shown good results as monotherapy and in combination with ablative and surgical treatments. The quality of life is diminished in patients with this condition. In this review, we address the different aspects of this rare entity including the therapeutic approach.

Giant condyloma acuminatum in pregnancy: A case report.

The giant condyloma acuminatum (GCA), also known as Buschke-Löwenstein tumor (BLT), is a type of human papilloma virus-associated sexually transmitted infection. Treatment options for condyloma acuminatum remain controversial, but surgery seems to be the best option. The management of GCA during pregnancy is more complicated since one has to evaluate the condition of both the mother and the fetus. In this report, we presented a GCA case in a pregnant woman with giant masses that covered the perineal and perianal region. Considering the gestational age and the fetal neurological risk from the anticipated lengthy procedure of mass removal surgery for tumor of this size, we decided to resect the tumor 2 weeks after the infant was delivered via C-section.

Progression of a Buschke-Lowenstein tumor into invasive squamous cell carcinoma.

Buschke-Lowenstein tumors primarily are slow-growing giant condylomata accuminata of the anogenital region. They are locally destructive with a low rate of metastasis. Sexually transmitted oncogenic human papillomavirus type 6 and 11 are the greatest risk factors for Buschke-Lowenstein tumors or verrucous carcinomas, a type of squamous cell cancer. Grossly, the tumor appears as a large fungating, erythematous, cauliflower-like mass. Radical surgical excision of the tumor is the treatment of choice and close follow-up for recurrence is essential. The use of radiation or chemotherapy as adjunct treatments is controversial. This case report describes a patient with this rare condition.

Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein: presentación de un caso / Buschke-Löwenstein tumor. Case report

Se presentó un paciente masculino de 68 años, que acudió a consulta de Dermatología por presentar lesiones vegetantes en coliflor en región inguinal izquierda, pubis y perineales, de 10 años de evolución y nunca tratadas. El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein o condiloma acuminado gigante es una tumoración epitelial benigna, causada por el virus del papiloma humano, trasmisible sexualmente, en raros casos puede malignizar. Se realizó escisión quirúrgica y estudio histopatológico de la lesión inguinal, las restantes lesiones fueron eliminadas con ácido tricloroacético, tratamiento tópico, logrando regresión total de las mismas y se le administró levamisol, inmunomodulador sistémico. La evolución posquirúrgica fue satisfactoria(AU)

A male patient of 68 years was presented who consulted Dermatology to present vegetating and cauliflower lesions in the left inguinal, pubic and perineal region, 10 years of evolution and never treated. Tumor of Buschke-Löwensteinor giant condyloma is a benign epithelial tumor is caused by the human papillomavirus, sexually transmitted and in rare cases can become it in malignant. Surgical excision and histopathological examination of the inguinal lesion was done, the remaining lesions were removed with trichloroacetic acid, topical treatment, achieving complete regression thereof and administered levamisole and systemic immunomodulator. The postoperative course was satisfactory(AU)

Paciente do sexo masculino, 68 anos, apresentou-se aoServiço de Dermatologiadevido a lesões vegetantes nacouve-flor naregião inguinal esquerda, púbis e períneo, comduração de 10 anose nunca tratadas. O tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein ou o condiloma acuminado gigante é um tumor epitelial benigno, causado pelo papilomavírus humano sexualmente transmissível, podendo, em casos raros, malignizar. Excisãocirúrgica e estudo histopatológico da lesão inguinal foram realizados, as lesõ es remanescentesforam eliminadas com ácido tricloroacético, tratamento tópico, obtendoregressão total das mesmas e foi administrado levamisol, imunomodulador sistêmico. A evoluçãopós-operatória foi satisfatória(AU)

Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein. presentación de un caso / Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein. apresentação de um caso / uschke-Löwenstein tumor. case report

Se presentó un paciente masculino de 68 años, que acudió a consulta de Dermatología por presentar lesiones vegetantes en coliflor en región inguinal izquierda, pubis y perineales, de 10 años de evolución y nunca tratadas. El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein o condiloma acuminado gigante es una tumoración epitelial benigna, causada por el virus del papiloma humano, trasmisible sexualmente, en raros casos puede malignizar. Se realizó escisión quirúrgica y estudio histopatológico de la lesión inguinal, las restantes lesiones fueron eliminadas con ácido tricloroacético, tratamiento tópico, logrando regresión total de las mismas y se le administró levamisol, inmunomodulador sistémico. La evolución posquirúrgica fue satisfactoria(AU)

A male patient of 68 years was presented who consulted Dermatology to present vegetating and cauliflower lesions in the left inguinal, pubic and perineal region, 10 years of evolution and never treated. Tumor of Buschke-Löwensteinor giant condyloma is a benign epithelial tumor is caused by the human papillomavirus, sexually transmitted and in rare cases can become it in malignant. Surgical excision and histopathological examination of the inguinal lesion was done, the remaining lesions were removed with trichloroacetic acid, topical treatment, achieving complete regression thereof and administered levamisole and systemic immunomodulator. The postoperative course was satisfactory(AU)

Paciente do sexo masculino, 68 anos, apresentou-se aoServiço de Dermatologiadevido a lesões vegetantes nacouve-flor naregião inguinal esquerda, púbis e períneo, comduração de 10 anose nunca tratadas. O tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein ou o condiloma acuminado gigante é um tumor epitelial benigno, causado pelo papilomavírus humano sexualmente transmissível, podendo, em casos raros, malignizar. Excisãocirúrgica e estudo histopatológico da lesão inguinal foram realizados, as lesõ es remanescentesforam eliminadas com ácido tricloroacético, tratamento tópico, obtendoregressão total das mesmas e foi administrado levamisol, imunomodulador sistêmico. A evoluçãopós-operatória foi satisfatória(AU)

Effective management of extensive tissue loss after abdominoperineal resection for Buschke-Loewenstein tumor.

The giant condyloma acuminatum or Buschke-Loewenstein tumor is a rare, sexually transmitted disease. It is an epithelial tumor characterized by its high potential of malignancy towards developing into a highly invasive squamous cell carcinoma. The present case concerns a drug addicted 40-year-old man who smuggled drugs using his rectum. He had a partially ulcerated mass in the perianal area of about 20 x 10 cm. He reported a progressive growth of this neoplasm during the last 3 years associated with perianal pain, obstructed defecation, bad sitting posture, no fever and weight loss. Our first approach was a left laparoscopic loop colostomy for a fecal diversion and antalgic purpose, and biopsy of the perineal mass. Then, he underwent a complete excision of the perianal neoplasm. The pathologist's positive diagnosis of a well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, evidently necessitated the radicalization of the surgical procedure of abdominal perineal resection. In consideration of the surgical wound depth and size, a VAC Therapy with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy was applied. The BLT incidence rate has been steadily increasing over the last decade especially among male patients. An aggressive surgical approach is usually to get the best oncologic outcome but the difficult management of the perianal wound is challenging. In our experience VAC therapy has been shown to be an effective tool in promoting the healing of the perineal wound after abdominoperineal resection.