[Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis: presentation of a clinical case].
Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis is an infrequent process that affects the distal lymphatics of this organ. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of a translucent and indurated cord on the coronal sulcus. Its etiology is unknown, although it has been related to microtraumas in the area after intense sexual activity. It is a benign, self-resolving process, so it is not necessary to perform a biopsy in early stages, and initial treatment should be conservative. We present a new case of this disease and discuss its etiopathogenic, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics.
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain. caro4lina@supercable.es
Carolina
C
Cantalejo
José Luis
JL
Fernández-Crehuet
Angel
A
Marcos
Antonio
A
Rodríguez-Pichardo
Francisco
F
Camacho
D006801:Humans; D008205:Lymphangitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology; D012598:Sclerosis