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Refractory Condyloma Acuminatum in Two Pediatric Patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Condyloma acuminatum (CA) is thought to be a sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus, most commonly types 6 and 11. Pediatric cases are relatively rare, and the routes of transmission remain controversial. We report two cases of refractory pediatric CA involving the perianal and genital areas. Both cases were resistant to topical therapies, including imiquimod and cryotherapy, and eventually required multiple surgical interventions. Neither case presented any clinical or historical evidence suggestive of sexual abuse, and the mode of transmission remained unclear.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90123

Authors: Naoki Sasaki, Haruna Yoshioka, Natsuko Saito-Sasaki, Etsuko Okada, Yu Sawada

Institutions: University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization

Language: English

Topic: Genital Health and Disease

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413381168