title: Androscopy and treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV) with CO2 laser surgery.
abstract: Dysplasia and cancer of the cervix may be related to human papillomavirus infection. To determine the presence of cancer in cases of genital warts we have been using a technique, androscopy, for examining male genitals with magnified lens previously sprayed with white vinegar (5% acetic acid). This paper explores the methods of using colposcopy and androscopy on both sexual partners for a thorough examination of genitals and the anorectal area. It also discusses treatment advantages of the CO2 laser. In our investigation plain, pedunculated warts and a giant condyloma (Buschke-Loewenstein tumor) were found and treated with CO2 laser surgery.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Dias
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates; D019342:Acetic Acid; D003127:Colposcopy / Q000379:methods*; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009819:Office Visits; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012747:Sexual Partners; D016896:Treatment Outcome