We report the first case of a girl with vertically acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, who developed invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva at 12 years of age. Lesions resembling bowenoid papulosis covered the perianal area as well. She underwent a nonmutilating surgical excision of the infiltrating lesion. More than 3 years later, her clinical condition is excellent, although dysplastic, noninfiltrating multifocal lesions persist. This case highlights the need to perform careful periodic genital examinations in all HIV-infected children and adolescents born to HIV-positive mothers.

Vulvar Carcinoma in a 12-year-old girl with vertically Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection / C. Giaquinto, A. Del Mistro, A. De Rossi, R. Bertorelle, V. Giacomet, E. Ruga, D. Minucci. - In: PEDIATRICS. - ISSN 0031-4005. - 106:4(2000), pp. e57.1-e57.3.

Vulvar Carcinoma in a 12-year-old girl with vertically Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

V. Giacomet;
2000

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We report the first case of a girl with vertically acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, who developed invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva at 12 years of age. Lesions resembling bowenoid papulosis covered the perianal area as well. She underwent a nonmutilating surgical excision of the infiltrating lesion. More than 3 years later, her clinical condition is excellent, although dysplastic, noninfiltrating multifocal lesions persist. This case highlights the need to perform careful periodic genital examinations in all HIV-infected children and adolescents born to HIV-positive mothers.
human immunodeficiency virus; human papillomavirus; vulva; squamous cell carcinoma; therapy
Settore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale e Specialistica
2000
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