2014•Sexually Transmitted DiseasesRequires access
Lymphogranuloma Venereum Causing a Persistent Genital Ulcer
Terrence Marcotte, Yer Lee, Mark Pandori, Vivek Jain, Stephanie E. Cohen
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Abstract
In Brief Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted cause of inguinal lymphadenopathy and proctocolitis. We report a patient with a persistent genital ulcer due to LGV (serovar L2b), an unusual presentation among US men who have sex with men. Lymphogranuloma venereum should be considered when evaluating persistent genital ulcers, and LGV-specific testing should be sought. We describe a case report of a patient who developed a persistent penile ulcer due to lymphogranuloma venereum. We discuss lymphogranuloma venereum epidemiology and present diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.