Verrucous carcinoma--an embarrassing problem?
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) types 6 and 11 are usually associated with benign genital condylomata, but here we describe an extreme case of verrucous carcinoma associated with HPV 6 in a patient too embarrassed to seek early medical advice.
West Midlands Plastic Surgical SpR Rotation, Nuneaton, UK. Matthew.Wong@doctors.org.uk
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Wong
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Walzman
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Zayyan
R Das
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Gupta
D000328:Adult; D018289:Carcinoma, Verrucous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D052163:Human papillomavirus 6 / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology*