title: The treatment of giant periurethral condyloma in pregnancy using an ultrasonic thermal scalpel: a case report and new single session treatment option.
abstract: Multiple large polypoid lesions with exophytic appearance occurring in anal and perineal region as a result of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection are referred to as giant condyloma acuminatum (GCA). The conventional treatment of these lesions involves the use of surgical excision, laser, electrocautery, and/or application of trichloroacetic acid. A 28-year-old primigravid patient at 22 weeks of pregnancy presented to the hospital complaining of vaginal bleeding and palpable mass in the vulva. The physical examination revealed a 60 × 35 mm broad-based, fragile, and patchy hemorrhagic polypoid lesion originating 1 cm below the clitoris and completely occupying urethral orifice and partially occluding vaginal vestibule. The patient underwent excision of GCA in the midtrimester using an ultrasonic thermal scalpel (Harmonic Scalpel) without any additional treatment and subsequently delivered a single live healthy baby. The excision of GCA occurring during pregnancy using Harmonic Scalpel can be regarded as a new successful method. Prospective, randomized, and controlled studies are warranted in order to provide clear evidence of the efficiency and safety of HS in the treatment of GCA.
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Yavuzcan
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Mete
authors: M
authors: Çağlar
authors: Department of Dermatology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Hakan
authors: H
authors: Turan
authors: Department of Urology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Tekin
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Seren
authors: S
authors: Topuz
authors: Department of Dermatology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Gizem
authors: G
authors: Yavuzcan
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Serdar
authors: S
authors: Dilbaz
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Yusuf
authors: Y
authors: Üstün
authors: Department of Dermatology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Cihangir
authors: C
authors: Aliağaoğlu
authors: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, 81000 Düzce, Turkey.
authors: Selahattin
authors: S
authors: Kumru
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