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Condyloma acuminata on the breast: a case report

Condyloma acuminatum (CA) is a benign tumor primarily caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) type-6 or type-11, lesions of which are most frequently found on the genital and perianal squamous mucosa and skin. CA outside the genitals is not common. The woman underwent successful surgical excision and reconstruction for breast nipple condyloma. Breast nipple condyloma pose a management dilemma. It is possible that the pathogenesis of these lesions is through both direct contact spread as well as haematogenous dissemination of the human papillomavirus.