104. HPV Induced Squamous Papilloma as a Cause of Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding

While squamous cell papillomas (SCPs) are commonly reported in the literature to occur in adults at the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx and anus, recent reports of occurrence in the vaginal canal are rare. With the rise in HPV related cancers, as well as the increased incidence of high risk types of HPV in SCP, it is becoming more important to be able to detect and genotype HPV for management of such cases. Furthermore, recognition of this entity is important in the evaluation of any vaginal mass causing prepubertal bleeding.
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research