A patient presents to a physician because of pain during defecation accompanied by blood in the stool. Physical examination demonstrates a large perianal mass. Pathologic examination of the rectal mass following resection demonstrates a condyloma in which transformation to frank carcinoma has occurred. Which of the following viruses would most likely be associated with these lesions?
A patient presents to a physician because of pain during defecation accompanied by blood in the stool. Physical examination demonstrates a large perianal mass. Pathologic examination of the rectal mass following resection demonstrates a condyloma in which transformation to frank carcinoma has occurred. Which of the following viruses would most likely be associated with these lesions?
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A patient presents to a physician because of pain during defecation accompanied by blood in the stool. Physical examination demonstrates a large perianal mass. Pathologic examination of the rectal mass following resection demonstrates a condyloma in which transformation to frank carcinoma has occurred. Which of the following viruses would most likely be associated with these lesions?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
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