Anogenital Warts Flashcards
1
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Anogenital Warts Aetiology
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- HPV
- 60% transmission rate between partners
- 95% caused by 6 and 11, no associated with neoplasms
- 16 and 18 are associated with high risk of neoplasm
2
Q
Anogenital Warts Epidemiology
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-Most commonly diagnosed viral STI in UK
3
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Anogenital Warts Presentation
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- Presence of lesions which are painless
- Often multiple, become huge in immunocompromised patients
- Broad base or pedunculated
4
Q
Anogenital Warts Ix
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- Screen for other STIs
- Biopsy if suspected malignancy
5
Q
Anogenital Warts Differentials
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- Moluscum contagiosum
- Epidermoid cysts
- Hair follicles
- Sebaceous glands
- Skin tags
6
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Anogenital Warts Management
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- Refer to sexual health clinic
- 1/3 regress without treatment
- Podophyllotoxin for soft warts
- Imiquimod for keratinised warts
- Cryotherapy
