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Giant condyloma (Buschke—Loewenstein tumor) of the anorectum

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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A case of giant condyloma of Buschke and Loewenstein is presented. The clinical course and pathology of these tumors are reviewed. This case illustrates the delay in establishing the diagnosis in spite of numerous biopsies. It is emphasized that the only effective treatment is wide local excision.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Radiotherapy and Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa

    M. S. Elliot M.D., I. D. Werner M.D., E. J. Immelman M.D. & A. C. Harrison M.D.

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Elliot, M.S., Werner, I.D., Immelman, E.J. et al. Giant condyloma (Buschke—Loewenstein tumor) of the anorectum. Dis Colon Rectum 22, 497–500 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02586940

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