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Urology (Expert Forum)
hpv in urethra
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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hpv in urethra
by antony, Feb 14, 2007 12:00AM
i have wrote you recently about a growth in my urethra. on you advice i went to the clinic to get tested for std and the dr said it looked to him like a wart from hpv. he told me he could not remove it there and that i had to see a urologist. my question is about how they will procede? is it a simple procedure? will it be in-patient? will it hurt? will there be long term effects or scars? will i be normal again? can i prevent it from coming back, especially in that spot....please help, little worried here
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 15, 2007 12:00AM
, Feb 15, 2007 12:00AM
It would depend on the extent and location of the lesion. I agree with the urology referral.
Chemical agents like podophyllin, trichloroacetic acid, and 5-fluorouracil/epinephrine gel can be considered. Clearance rates are in the 50 percent range after a course of treatment.
Procedures like cryotherapy or laser therapy can be considered. Surgical therapy to remove the lesion can be considered if the lesions recur despite conservative therapy.
Depending on the location, local anesthesia can be used.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Chemical agents like podophyllin, trichloroacetic acid, and 5-fluorouracil/epinephrine gel can be considered. Clearance rates are in the 50 percent range after a course of treatment.
Procedures like cryotherapy or laser therapy can be considered. Surgical therapy to remove the lesion can be considered if the lesions recur despite conservative therapy.
Depending on the location, local anesthesia can be used.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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