An Insight into Condyloma Acuminata in Pregnancy

Vibha Nigam

Abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted viral infection. The patients with HPV infection during pregnancy represent a high - risk group. HPV 16 and HPV 18 can lead to squa - mous cell cervical carcinoma, anal, oro - pharyngeal or penile dysplasia and cancer. Condyloma acuminatum also called as mucocutaneous external genital wart is a benign neoplasm of genital tract, caused by human papillomavirus usually by HPV types 6 and 11 (in more than 90%cases). An unbooked 22 year old G2P1L1 at 38 weeks period of gestation presented in active labour with genital lesions. On local examination, extensive warty lesions largest size around 2 - 3 cm size were seen on vulva including labia majora and minora, vaginal orifice and perianal region. Vaginal delivery conducted. Both mother and baby doing fine. There is considerable reduction in size of lesions six weeks postpartum. Condyloma Acuminata is a condition in which expectant management can be done during antepartum and postpartum period if complaints does not bothers patient.

Keywords: Condyloma acuminata, Genital warts, Human papilloma virus, Pregnancy

How to Cite?: Vibha Nigam, "An Insight into Condyloma Acuminata in Pregnancy", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 536-538, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25508173832, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25508173832