Genital lymphoedema due to ano-genital granulomatosis

A 21-year-old man presented to genitourinary (GU) medicine physicians with (initially) painful penile and scrotal swelling. A diagnosis of ano-genital granulomatosis was confirmed on histological analysis of penile skin. Enquiring about systemic symptoms resulted in the additional diagnosis of gastr...

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS 2013-02, Vol.24 (2), p.149-151
Main Authors: Gordon, K D, Brice, G, Walker, Y, Pollok, R, Mortimer, P, Slater, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Anal Canal - pathology
Crohn Disease - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Lymphedema - diagnosis
Lymphedema - etiology
Male
Penile Diseases - diagnosis
Penile Diseases - etiology
Penis - pathology
Young Adult
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Summary:A 21-year-old man presented to genitourinary (GU) medicine physicians with (initially) painful penile and scrotal swelling. A diagnosis of ano-genital granulomatosis was confirmed on histological analysis of penile skin. Enquiring about systemic symptoms resulted in the additional diagnosis of gastrointestinal Crohn's disease. The patient is now receiving immunosuppressive therapy to treat both conditions.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/ijsa.2012.012183