title: Buschke-Lowenstein tumor.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Verrucous carcinoma of the skin and mucosa is an uncommon type of well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. When it is present in the genitoanal region the term used is Buschke-Lowenstein tumor. The human papillomavirus seems to be implicated in its aetiology. Treatment is controversial. Topical chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and radical surgery have been employed.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a rapidly progressing penile verrucous carcinoma which was treated sucessfuly with conservative surgery and CO2 laser.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Treatment with CO2 laser in combination with conservative surgery may be a therapeutic option in Buschke-Lowenstein tumor.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinico Universitario Valencia, Spain.
authors: Jose M
authors: JM
authors: Martin
authors: Inmaculada
authors: I
authors: Molina
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Monteagudo
authors: Nuria
authors: N
authors: Marti
authors: Veronica
authors: V
authors: Lopez
authors: Esperanza
authors: E
authors: Jorda