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Genital Warts 
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This patient with Condylomata acuminata [genital warts] presented with soft, wart-like growths on the penis; 12hrs post-podophyllin application.

Condylomata acuminata refers to an epidermal manifestation caused by epidermotropic human papilloma virus (HPV). The most commonly affected areas are the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix, perineum, and perianal area.


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This male patient presented with venereal warts in the anal region of the perineum.

Condylomata acuminata, or genital warts, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Human Papilloma Virus, (HPV), which manifests as bumps or warts on the genitalia, or within the perineal region.

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