Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor Successful Treatment by Surgical Excision Alone: A Case Report

Abstract

Perianal giant condyloma acuminatum is a rare variant of condyloma acuminata and often represents a therapeutic challenge. We report a case successfully treated with surgical excision alone.

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Buschke-Lowenstein tumor condyloma acuminatum giant condyloma acuminatum excision

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