Inguinal syndrome with penoscrotal elephantiasis
Kamal Aggarwal1, V K Jain, Dora Brahma
1Department of Skin, V. D. & Leprosy, Pt. BDS Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak-124 001 (Haryana), India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 28, 2007
Summary
Lymphogranuloma venereum can uncommonly cause bilateral inguinal adenitis and penoscrotal elephantiasis. This case highlights these rare symptoms developing within six months of the initial infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
- Urology
Background:
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1-L3.
- Typical presentations include urethritis, proctitis, and inguinal lymphadenopathy.
- Uncommon manifestations, such as extensive genital edema, are less frequently reported.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of Lymphogranuloma venereum presenting with bilateral inguinal adenitis and penoscrotal elephantiasis.
- To emphasize the importance of considering LGV in the differential diagnosis of genital edema and lymphadenopathy.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a male patient.
- Clinical presentation description including bilateral inguinal bubos and penoscrotal elephantiasis.
- Timeline of symptom development following primary lesion.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with bilateral inguinal bubos.
- Penoscrotal elephantiasis developed within six months of the primary lesion.
- This represents an uncommon clinical manifestation of Lymphogranuloma venereum.
Conclusions:
- Bilateral inguinal adenitis and penoscrotal elephantiasis are rare but possible presentations of Lymphogranuloma venereum.
- Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for appropriate management of LGV complications.
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