title: The so-called Hoffman's lymphangitis of the penis: is it a lymphangitis or a phlebitis?
abstract: Hoffman's plastic lymphangitis of the penis is a benign, uncommon entity whose aetiology is still unknown. Microscopically there is a fibrous thickening of the involved lymph vessels but the primary localization of the lesion--lymphatic or venous--is still debated. Anatomo-clinical and histological findings suggest a primary involvement of the lymphatic system of the penis, probably related to a prolonged period of sexual excitement.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Urology, University of Padua, Italia.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Aragona
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Piazza
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Artibani
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dante
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008205:Lymphangitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology