Announcements
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (EJGO) is published by IMR Press from Volume 40 Issue 1 (2019). Previous articles were published by another publisher on a subscription basis, and they are hosted by IMR Press on imrpress.com as a courtesy and upon agreement with S.O.G.
Case Report
Buschke-Lowenstein tumor and pregnancy: a case report
Show Less
1
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
2
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Doctor Trueta Hospital, Gerona, Spain
Eur. J. Gynaecol. Oncol. 2007, 28(4), 328–329;
Published: 10 August 2007
Abstract
Buschke-Lowenstein tumor is a giant condyloma acuminatum that arises on the male and female anogenital region. It is considered a histologically benign tumor but carries a risk of malignant transformation. Early diagnosis and treatment are advised and the choice of treatment is crucial. We present a case of a 31-year-old pregnant woman with myasthenia gravis affected by BuschkeLowenstein tumor.
Keywords
Buschke-Lowenstein tumor
Giant condyloma
HPV
Pregnancy
Verrucous carcinoma