What is Condylomata acuminata?
Condylomata acuminata, also known as genital warts or sex warts, are lesions in the epidermis that are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is able to penetrate the skin of microabrazes, which are the result of sexual contact. Condylomata acuminata most often affects the penis, vagina, vulva, uterus, perianal area and perineum. Oropharyngeal, laryngeal and tracheal regions can rarely affect. Treatment includes topical application of cytotoxic substances, cryotherapy and surgical excision. The most common tied trunks are HPV 6 and 11, but other subtypes can lead to the same manifestation. Condylomata acuminata may occur in clusters, as a small discrete lesion or as large mass in the anogenital area. This explains why they are also called anogenital warts. When they are limited to the anal area, they are called anal warts.
Males, often occur on the penis preferences, while women often occur on vulva. To microscopy infected cells usually inThey command coilocytosis, where the core becomes large and atypical. Another typical microscopic feature of cells is the formation of cytoplasmic perinuclear halo or cytoplasmic vaccination.
Despite the differences in the position, the pathophysiology of Condylomata acuminata is the same. During sexual contact, small lacerations or clothing are carried out, which provides an entry portal for human papillomavirus. The virus then infects the basal cells of the epidermis. There is latency and the infected person does not have any manifestations for several months to years. At the end of the latency, viral deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and other basic particles are active, leading to war lesions.
The affected person usually goes to the doctor's presence of painless bumps in genital or perianal areas, itching or discharging. There is no specific laboratory test on Condylomata acuminata because the appearance of wartsIt is often sufficient to diagnose. Tests may be carried out for other viral diseases or sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. In women, it is recommended to look for cellular abnormalities that can increase the risk of cervical cancer.
Once the condylomata acuminata is diagnosed, treatment may be offered such as resin, podophilox, trichloroctic acid and imiquimod. If the perianal area is connected, cryotherapy may be preferred. Among the treatment options, surgical excision of warts provides the highest success rate and the lowest recurrence rate. Prevention of cancer associated with HPV and genital warts is possible through the administration of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine.