BUSCHKE-LÖWENSTEIN DISEASE – CASE REPORT
Abstract:
Buschke-Löwenstein disease is represented by the appearance of perianal warts, untreated,
with long evolution that turn into Verrucous carcinoma tumour in the perianal region, especially in
immunosuppressed men. We present a 68-year old patient, in whom symptoms onset occurred 10 years
ago. The disease was ignored by the patient during this period of time. The patient, without a history of
other pathology, was hospitalized in our clinic presenting a giant tumour located in the perianal region,
on the right buttock. At the moment of the consultation, the tumour size reached 28 cm in diameter with
a depth of 5-6 cm invasion. We practiced total excision of the tumour, with favourable evolution. The
patient with Buschke-Lowenstein disease must be very carefully clinically and imagistically investigated
in order to detect the tumour visceral invasion and to establish the extension of the surgical procedure.
We discussed therapy and literature.
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