[Extensive condyloma acuminata of the penis successfully treated with 5% imiquimod cream].
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Infection by HPV is considered one of the most frequent causes of sexually transmitted infections. Multiple forms of treatment have been used that vary in their effectiveness. We describe 2 patients with Extensive Condyloma Acuminata in the penis successfully treated with treated with 5% Imiquimod cream.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Actas urologicas espanolas
دوره 31 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007