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Case Reports
. 2025 Apr 11:50:101.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.2025.50.101.45681. eCollection 2025.

Transmission and therapeutic modalities on condyloma acuminata in children: a case report

Nissa Avina Pilar  1 , Hasnikmah Mappamasing  1 , Regitta Indira Agusni  1 , Septiana Widyantari  1 , Maylita Sari  1 , Astindari Astindari  1 , Afif Nurul Hidayati  1
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Transmission and therapeutic modalities on condyloma acuminata in children: a case report

Nissa Avina Pilar et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

Abstract

This case report presents a unique instance of condyloma acuminata in a one-year-old child, which adds to the scientific literature by highlighting the potential for non-sexual transmission in pediatric patients. The child exhibited a rapidly enlarging, skin-colored lump around the anus, initially a small bump that soon resembled a cauliflower. Acetowhite testing was positive, and histopathological examination revealed hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, and papillomatosis, leading to the diagnosis of condyloma acuminata. The main therapeutic intervention involved the application of 90% trichloroacetic acid (TCA), resulting in complete lesion resolution after two treatments, with no recurrence observed over a six-month follow-up period. This case emphasizes the urgent need for special attention to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in children, considering the potential link to sexual violence. It highlights the critical, holistic role of venereology specialists, not only in providing effective and safe curative treatments but also in actively preventing further transmission and supporting vulnerable patients like children.

Keywords: Condyloma acuminata; case report; children; sexual violence; trichloroacetic acid.

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The authors declare no competing interest.

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clinical findings during the initial visit
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clinical presentation during the second visit
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clinical presentation during the third visit after two applications of 90% trichloroacetic acid, one week apart
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