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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Buschke-Lowenstein tumor (BLT) is a giant condyloma acuminatum characterized by destructive growth without invasion.
  • BLT is considered a low-grade in situ epithelial cancer that develops from condylomata acuminata.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify Buschke-Lowenstein tumors (BLT).
  • To provide therapeutic guidelines for BLT management.

Main Methods:

  • A MEDLINE literature search was conducted from 2006 to 2016.
  • Diagnosis is confirmed by human papillomavirus (HPV) detection and histology.
  • CT scans are used to assess for deeper invasion.

Main Results:

  • Low-risk mucosotropic HPV infection differentiates BLT from verrucous carcinoma.
  • Over 100 new cases were reported in the last decade.
  • Focal invasion occurred in 12% of cases, and HIV infection was noted in 14%.

Conclusions:

  • Buschke-Lowenstein tumors are low-grade in situ carcinomas originating from condylomata acuminata.
  • Despite frequent focal invasion, metastases are rare.
  • Organ preservation surgery is the recommended therapeutic approach.