A case of Bowenoid papulosis of the penis successfully treated with topical imiquimod cream 5%.
Bowenoid papulosis is a pre-malignant condition affecting the ano-genital area. Pathogenesis may be associated with high-risk human papillomavirus genotypes, and sexual transmission is the most likely mode of acquisition. Risk of progression to invasive disease is low. Treatment usually involves locally destructive or ablative therapies. We report well-tolerated, successful clearance of bowenoid papulosis of the penis in a 25-year-old male, using topical Aldara (imiquimod) cream 5%, once every other day for two months.
Goorney
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Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, Hope Hospital, Stott Lane, Manchester M6 8HD, UK. benjamin.goorney@srht.nhs.uk
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D007121:Immunocompetence; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000077271:Imiquimod