Anorectal giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Loewenstein tumor): CT and radiographic manifestations

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.150.3.6695063· OSTI ID:7134247

Balthazar, E J; Streiter, M; Megibow, A J

Giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke-Loewenstein tumor) is an unusual variety of venereal wart characterized by a large size, cauliflower-like appearance, and locally invasive nature. CT examination of two patients with anorectal giant condylomata revealed the papillomatous and invasive nature of the lesion and the extent of tumor; there was infiltration of the subcutaneous tissue, perirectal fascial planes, and luminal narrowing with marked thickening of the rectal wall. The pathologic specimens showed benign histologic finding in one case and a mixed pattern with areas of malignant degeneration in the other. CT accurately demonstrated the exact location and extent of the lesions. The presence of malignant degeneration in this inherently invasive lesion can be established only on histologic examination.

• Research Organization: New York Univ. Medical Center, New York
• OSTI ID: 7134247
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 150:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOLOGICAL LOCALIZATION
BODY
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
INTESTINES
LARGE INTESTINE
NEOPLASMS
ORGANS
PATHOLOGY
PATIENTS
RECTUM
TOMOGRAPHY