Condyloma acuminatum of the vulva is a sexually transmitted infection which causes anogenital warts due to human papillomavirus.  

What is the Pathology of Vulvar Condyloma Acuminatum?

The pathology of vulvar condyloma acuminatum is:

-Etiology: The cause of vulvar condyloma acuminatum is human papilloma virus HPV of subtype 6 and 11.

-Genes involved: None.

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to vulvar condyloma acuminatum are: the HPV invades the basal layer cells of epidermis which then penetrates to ski causing mucosal microabrasions hence causing the disease. 

-Morphology: The morphology associated with vulvar condyloma acuminatum shows anogenital warts or atypical koilocytosis.

-Histology: The histology associated with vulvar condyloma acuminatum shows lesion of squamous epithelium.

How does Vulvar Condyloma Acuminatum Present?

Patients with vulvar condyloma acuminatum typically in females mostly at 17-33 years of age.  The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with vulvar condyloma acuminatum include: red colored round bumps, bleeding ad painful intercourse.

How is Vulvar Condyloma Acuminatum Diagnosed?

Vulvar condyloma acuminatum is diagnosed by: visual examinations by magnifying glass, hybridization and PCR techniques for the diagnosis of virus, pap smear test, biopsy. 

How is Vulvar Condyloma Acuminatum Treated?

Vulvar condyloma acuminatum is treated by cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid solution and surgical modality. 

What is the Prognosis of Vulvar Condyloma Acuminatum?

The prognosis of vulvar condyloma acuminatum is good. The warts may go on their own after treatment.