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condyloma /con·dy·lo·ma/ (kon″dĭ-lo´mah) pl. condylo´mata an elevated lesion of the skin.condylo´matous
condyloma acumina´tum pl. condylo´mata acumina´ta a papilloma with a central core connective tissue in a treelike structure covered with epithelium, of viral (human papillomavirus) origin, and usually occurring on the mucous membrane or skin of the external genitals or in the perianal region. flat condyloma condyloma latum. giant condyloma Buschke-Löwenstein tumor. condyloma la´tum a broad, flat syphilitic condyloma on the folds of moist skin, especially about the genitals and anus.
giant condyloma, a destructive tumor resembling squamous cell carcinoma but actually a form of condyloma acuminatum, usually on the penis, but sometimes present elsewhere in the anogenital area in either men or women. It presents as a large verrucous to fungating, cauliflower-like mass that erodes the involved skin and progresses to penetrate and destroy deeper tissues. Also called Buschke-Löwenstein tumor. condyloma [kon″dĭ-lo´mah] (pl. condylo´mata) (L.) an elevated wartlike lesion of the skin. adj., adj condylo´matous. condyloma´ta acumina´ta (sing. condylo´ma acumina´tum) Sexually transmitted venereal papillomatous lesions caused by the human papillomavirus. The incubation period is one to three months. The growths are usually pinkish and occur around the cervix, vulva, perineum, anus and anal canal, urethra, and glans penis. They are often treated with weekly applications of podophyllum resin, 10 to 25 per cent in tincture of benzoin or by application of trichloroacetic acid. Especially resistant warts or extensive involvement may require electrocautery, cryosurgery, or recombinant interferon alfa-2b or alfa-n3. Called also genital or venereal warts. (See Atlas 2, Part H.) flat condyloma condyloma latum. giant condyloma Buschke-Löwenstein tumor. condyloma la´tum a wide, flat, syphilitic condyloma occurring on moist skin, especially around the genitals or anus. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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