Bowenoid papulosis: a recent entity in sexually transmitted diseases

Ann Acad Med Singap. 1986 Jan;15(1):15-9.

Abstract

Bowenoid papulosis is a recent phenomenon of multiple lesions with a histology of carcinoma in situ appearing on the genitals of young men. We report 6 male patients with this condition presenting with warty and/or lichen planus like lesions on the genitals. The histology shows carcinoma in situ. Three (50%) showed spontaneous regression, and the rest had persistence and recurrence. Repeat biopsy of one recurrent lesion showed a verruca. The evidence for a possible viral aetiology will be discussed. Long term studies are required to assess any oncogenic potential. As it is thought to be presently a viral infection with epidermal atypia, effective conservative management is sufficient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma in Situ / pathology
  • Carcinoma in Situ / surgery
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous
  • Penile Diseases / pathology*
  • Penile Diseases / surgery
  • Penile Neoplasms / pathology
  • Penile Neoplasms / surgery
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / pathology*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / surgery
  • Warts / pathology*
  • Warts / surgery