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Anogenital Verrucous Carcinoma-A case report
Hannah Trøstrup1, Steen H Matzen1
1Department of Plastic Surgery and Breast Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|December 4, 2018
Summary
Verrucous carcinoma, a rare perianal cancer, often mimics genital warts. Prompt biopsy is crucial for diagnosis and to prevent recurrence, especially when standard treatments fail.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Verrucous carcinoma is a rare, low-grade squamous cell malignancy with high recurrence risk.
- Perianal verrucous carcinoma lacks established management guidelines due to its infrequent occurrence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight diagnostic challenges and management considerations for perianal verrucous carcinoma.
- To emphasize the importance of biopsy for persistent lesions unresponsive to standard treatments.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a Human Papilloma Virus-negative perianal verrucous carcinoma in a 45-year-old female.
- Clinical presentation mimicked a persistent genital wart unresponsive to local therapy.
- Histopathological examination post-excision revealed lichen sclerosus inflammatory changes.
Main Results:
- The tumor presented as a persistent genital wart, initially treated with standard dermatologic therapy.
- Recurrence and misdiagnosis are significant concerns due to the tumor's low-grade nature and mimicry of benign conditions.
- Lichen sclerosus inflammatory changes were noted near the excision scar.
Conclusions:
- Persistent genital warts unresponsive to treatment necessitate biopsy to rule out verrucous carcinoma.
- Regular follow-up (3-6 months) is recommended due to the high risk of relapse.
- Clarifying etiology and classification of verrucous carcinomas remains an area for further research.
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