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Genital warts - Symptom

Alternative Names

Condylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human papilloma virus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma

Symptoms:

Genital warts are raised, flesh-colored lesions on the genitals, anus, or surrounding skin. They may appear as cauliflower-like growths around the anus or genitals. However, there are often no symptoms. Symptoms that may occur include:

Signs and tests:

A genital examination reveals flesh-colored to white, flat or raised, single or clustered lesions anywhere on the genitalia.

In women, a pelvic examination may reveal growths on the vaginal walls or the cervix. Magnification (colposcopy) may be used to see lesions invisible to the naked eye. The tissue of the vagina and cervix may be treated with acetic acid to make the warts visible. A pap smear may note changes associated with HPV.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/26/2008
  • Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Diaz ML. Human Papilloma Virus - Prevention and Treatment. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. June 2008; 35(2); 199-217.

Armstrong C. ACIP Releases Recommendations on Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine. Am Fam Physician. May 1, 2007; 75(9); 1391-1380.

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