Gross and microscopic features in chancroid: a study in 200 new culture-proven cases in San Salvador.
OBJECTIVE
A better knowledge of gross and microscopic features in chancroid are important in this increased frequency disease.


METHODS
Two biopsies were taken from each one of 200 culture-proven cases of chancroid, and studied through different stains.


RESULTS
The ratio male/female was 15.7/1, and adenopathies were found in 87%. Biopsies showed edema, lymphohistiocytic inflammation and fibrinoid vasculitis, as well as the presence of numerous eosinophils and Russell bodies.


CONCLUSIONS
Biopsy should be considered as an important tool for the diagnostic of chancroid.
Ortíz-Zepeda
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Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, San Salvador, El Salvador.
Hernández-Pérez
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Marroquín-Burgos
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001706:Biopsy; D002602:Chancroid / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D004544:El Salvador; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017678:Sex Distribution; D013997:Time Factors; D014504:Urban Health