vulval condylomata acuminata
Last reviewed 01/2018
- due to infection with human papilloma virus (HPV) - typically spread via sexual contact
- sexual partner may not have obvious penile warts
- typical fronded papillomata up to 2 cm in diameter are found anywhere on the vulva. The infection may extend to the vagina or anus
- warts may spread during pregnancy and may become large and fusiform
- vulval warts are associated with the rare laryngeal and respiratory papillomas in neonates of affected mothers; HPV types 6 and 11