Unusual presentation of sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis with large ulcerations
Noureddine Litaiem1,2, Yosr Daoud1,2, Faten Zeglaoui1,2
1Department of Dermatology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
Abstract:
Sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis (SLP) is a rare, benign condition typically presenting as a cord-like swelling. We report an unusual case of SLP in a 75-year-old circumcised man with marked penile edema and deep ulcerations. STI screening was negative. After 2 weeks of sexual abstinence and local care, the ulcerations healed, revealing the characteristic SLP cord. The penile swelling resolved completely after 2 months. This presentation is unique due to the patient's age and the prominent edema and ulcerations, suggesting these features may indicate a severe clinical form of SLP that only manifests its typical appearance after the initial acute phase resolves.
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