Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor: An Unusual Therapeutic Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Giant condyloma acuminatum, known as Buschke-Löwenstein tumor, is a rare benign tumor. Several risk factors are described, including immunosuppression, diabetes, tobacco use, and multiple sexual partners. About 90% of cases are associated with human papillomavirus infection. Given the rarity of this lesion, there are still no established guidelines for the assessment and treatment of this tumor. The most reported and consensus approach described in the literature is surgical intervention.

Case presentation

We report a case of a 32-year-old man who was immunosuppressed following a lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis. He also had stage IV chronic kidney disease and chronic pancreatitis. The patient was evaluated in a proctology consultation due to complaints of

SUBMITTER: Goncalves R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12303575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature