Abstract

ORIVE-BALLESTEROS, José María; SANCHEZ-LOPEZ, Mariana; PALAFOX-CHAVEZ, María de Lourdes  and  LUNA-MORALES, Othón. Giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Löwenstein tumor) anorectal region: Radiotherapy, a treatment option. A case report and literature review. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2019, vol.18, suppl.1, pp.64-68.  Epub Oct 17, 2022. ISSN 2565-005X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.19000163.

We present the case of a 43-years-old male, referred to the State Cancer Center of the Ministry of Health, Xalapa, Veracruz, because of ano-rectal lesion, giant condylomata acuminata. The study protocol was initiated, concluding Buschke-Löwenstein tumor. Not being a candidate for conventional treatments, treatment was started with radiotherapy with conventional fractionation, presenting a favorable clinical response (decrease of 90% of the initial size), with reduced hemorrhage and pain.

Keywords : Buschke-Löwenstein tumor; Giant condyloma acuminatum; Radiotherapy; Ano-rectal injury.

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