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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Human anus-en.png|thumb|Anatomy of the anus.]]
*Also known as anal warts
*Also known as anal warts
*Usually related to [[HPV]] 6 and 11, which have less neoplastic potential than other [[HPV]] strains


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:SOA-Condylomata-acuminata-around-anus.jpg|thumb|Anal warts]]
[[File:SOA-Condylomata-acuminata-around-anus.jpg|thumb|Anal warts]]
*Vary from dot-like to large papilliform, cauliflower-like lesions
*Vary from dot-like to large papilliform, cauliflower-like lesions
*Pain, itching, bleeding, anal discharge
*Pain, itching, [[rectal bleeding|bleeding]], anal discharge
*Perianal involvement often a/w vulvovaginal and penile lesions
*Perianal involvement often associated with vulvovaginal and penile lesions


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Anorectal DDX}}
{{Anorectal DDX}}


==Workup==
==Evaluation==
*Clinical
*Clinical diagnosis


==Management==
==Management==
*Refer to specialist for laser ablation or cryotherapy
*Refer to specialist for electrosurgery, cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid, or surgical excision<ref>CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/warts.htm</ref>
*Podophyllin
*Podophyllin solution/cream<ref>CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/warts.htm</ref>
*Imiquimod 5% cream<ref>CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/warts.htm</ref>


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Human papillomavirus]]
*[[Anorectal Disorders]]
*[[Anorectal Disorders]]
*[[Proctitis]]
*[[Proctitis]]


==Sources==
==References==
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[[Category:GI]]
[[Category:GI]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]

Latest revision as of 15:49, 23 April 2025

Background

Anatomy of the anus.
  • Also known as anal warts
  • Usually related to HPV 6 and 11, which have less neoplastic potential than other HPV strains

Clinical Features

Anal warts
  • Vary from dot-like to large papilliform, cauliflower-like lesions
  • Pain, itching, bleeding, anal discharge
  • Perianal involvement often associated with vulvovaginal and penile lesions

Differential Diagnosis

Anorectal Disorders

Non-GI Look-a-Likes

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis

Management

  • Refer to specialist for electrosurgery, cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid, or surgical excision[1]
  • Podophyllin solution/cream[2]
  • Imiquimod 5% cream[3]

Disposition

  • Outpatient

See Also

References

  1. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/warts.htm
  2. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/warts.htm
  3. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/warts.htm