Condyloma or genital warts are benign lesions of the skin caused due to the human papillomavirus (HPV). The most common places are where these warts are located in the genitals, around the anus or even in the mouth. It may present as a rare and severe form called Buschke-Lowenstein giant condyloma of which one of the types is known as condyloma acuminatum (ICD-10 code A63.0) that can grow into large masses when left unattended during its early stages.
The symptoms fail to appear until weeks/months after being exposed to HPV. You will find in the presence:
Condyloma is an outcome of infection by low-risk strains of HPVs- most common 6 and 11. Direct contact with an organ or skin or with the mucous membrane, especially during sexual contacts is the way the virus is spread. Key risk factors include:
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The code of genital warts (condyloma acuminatum) in ICD-10 is A63.0 and should be used when registering and invoicing a patient.
HPV 6 and 11 that cause condyloma acuminatum are low-risk types that are not cancer causing. However, there have been high risk types of HPV that can increase the risk of cervical and other types of cancers hence cervical screening must be conducted frequently.
Untreated genital warts may require years or months before they clear. They also have the ability to grow in new areas or even to sexual partners and even regress themselves.
Yes. HPV vaccine is utilized to prevent the most widespread low-risk (6 and 11) and high-risk HPV infections. Immunization will be far in reducing your risks of genital war and HPV related cancer.
Yes. Buschke-Lowenstein giant condylomas are resectable, and should be removed at the early stage. The assistance of detecting and controlling the recurrence is follow-up.
Yes. Condyloma acuminatum is an HPV STD and has been transmitted through direct skin to skin genital or anal contact including oral sex.
Most of the patients complain of slight discomfort when using lasers. We use topical or local anesthesia in order to avoid pain and make your treatment as comfortable as possible.
Warts in the genitals can be examined and treated with topical therapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and surgery and this is usually covered under most insurance programs. Our workers will assist you in checking up the benefits and invoice.
Yes. HPV can also rest latent in the skin and therefore warts may recur after treatment. Vaccination, safe sex and follow-ups can ensure a reduced risk of recurrence.
In case of new warts, pains or bleeding, and warts which fail to improve after treatment or are observed again, a specialist should be consulted. It can be assessed during its initial stages in order to deal with it more quickly and efficiently.
