Urethral condylomata acuminata: management and review of the literature
Ruiz Rubio, J.L.; Sánchez Cañizares, P.; Castillo Gimeno, J.M.; Baeza Guixot, R.; Martínez Morillas, L.M.; Rubio Rubio, J.L.
Archivos Espanoles de Urologia 43(9): 955-959
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-0614 PMID: 2091541 Document Number: 358685
A case of condyloma acuminata occupying almost the entire penile urethra is reported herein. The literature is reviewed highlighting its etiopathogenesis, histologic features, and treatment according to the stage of the disease. The different treatment modalities that have been utilized and those currently used are described, with a special emphasis on the increasing importance of laser therapy. Some considerations are presented relative to diagnosis, and a therapeutic protocol according to the stage of the disease is described. Due to the high incidence of recurrence, close follow-up of these patients is advocated.