A case of condyloma acuminate after about 30 years of urinary obstructive symptoms

Abstract

Condyloma acuminate (CA) is a warty lesion caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) mostly involve the external genitalia. A 65-year-old woman with a compliant of acute urinary retention came to our hospital emergency ward and the retention was resolved by placing a 6 Fr Foley catheter. On physical examination warty lesions on patient's urethral meatus was seen and biopsy was taken. The pathology confirmed the diagnosis of CA. 5-FU was prescribed for a month and the outcome was fully satisfactory. To sum up, CA in female with AUR should be kept in mind.

Keywords

• Condyloma acuminate (CA)
• Urinary obstruction
• Human papillomavirus