Verrucous carcinoma – an embarrassing problem?

Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) types 6 and 11 are usually associated with benign genital condylomata, but here we describe an extreme case of verrucous carcinoma associated with HPV 6 in a patient too embarrassed to seek early medical advice.

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS 2007-08, Vol.18 (8), p.573-574
Main Authors: WONG, M, WALZMAN, M, ZAYYAN, K, DAS GUPTA, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
AIDS/HIV
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinoma, Verrucous - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Verrucous - pathology
Carcinoma, Verrucous - psychology
Carcinoma, Verrucous - surgery
Condylomata Acuminata - diagnosis
Condylomata Acuminata - pathology
Condylomata Acuminata - psychology
Condylomata Acuminata - surgery
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
General aspects
Human papillomavirus 6 - pathogenicity
Human viral diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Scrotum - pathology
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the genital and urinary system
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Summary:Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) types 6 and 11 are usually associated with benign genital condylomata, but here we describe an extreme case of verrucous carcinoma associated with HPV 6 in a patient too embarrassed to seek early medical advice.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/095646207781439685