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[Condyloma acuminatum in children]
F Martinón Sánchez1, M L Martinón Sánchez, P Fariña Guerrero
1Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital Materno-Infantil Infanta Elena, Orense.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Condyloma acuminatum in children is a rare condition. Topical 5% 5-fluorouracil cream effectively treated affected children with rapid recovery and minimal side effects.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Context:
- Condyloma acuminatum, a manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, is uncommon in pediatric populations.
- Understanding transmission routes and risk factors in children is crucial for prevention and management.
- This study examines a cohort of children diagnosed with condyloma acuminatum.
Purpose:
- To retrospectively analyze the clinical characteristics, transmission, predisposing factors, and treatment outcomes of condyloma acuminatum in children.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 5% 5-fluorouracil cream in this pediatric cohort.
Summary:
- Eleven children (2 male, 9 female) aged 1.5 months to 14 years presented with condyloma acuminatum.
- Potential transmission routes included sexual abuse (2), close non-sexual contact (4), perinatal transmission (2), and early sexual activity (1).
- Treatment with 5% 5-fluorouracil cream resulted in recovery within 7–21 days, with localized erythema as the primary adverse effect.
Impact:
- Highlights the diverse etiologies and transmission pathways of pediatric condyloma acuminatum.
- Demonstrates the effectiveness and safety of topical 5-fluorouracil for treating condyloma acuminatum in children.
- Underscores the importance of considering non-sexual transmission and social factors in pediatric HPV cases.