title: Giant condyloma versus verrucous carcinoma: a case report.
abstract: Giant condyloma acuminatum is a large, slow-growing, exophytic, cauliflower-like tumor of the external genitalia. It is a histologically benign lesion, largely associated with human papillomavirus infection but with a high recurrence rate. The main differential diagnosis includes verrucous carcinoma. Differentiation between these 2 types of tumors is important with respect to treatment and prognosis. We present a case report of a 26-year-old woman with giant condyloma acuminata of the vulva and discuss the histological features and treatment modalities of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Clarissa
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bambao
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nofech-Mozes
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018289:Carcinoma, Verrucous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008853:Microscopy; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology