The presentation of anogenital cancers as sexually transmissible infection: a case for vigilance.
The recent outbreaks of sexually transmissible infections (STI) provoke professional concern and public anxiety. There is sporadically published literature reporting cases of vulval, penile and anal cancers presenting at genitourinary medicine clinics. The recent referral of a series of cases, by medical practitioners, as anogenital warts, which were later diagnosed as vulval, penile and anal cancers, is alarming. The cases reflect the current state of apprehension between patients and medical professionals regarding STI.
Markos
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Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals NHS Trust Stafford, UK, ST16 3SA, UK. atef.markos@msgh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*