title: Inguinal phlegmon and positive serology for syphilis after penile bite laceration: true, true and unrelated.
abstract: Among many causes of penile injury, sexual activity is infrequently reported. The present case involved delay in recognition, which led to development of a phlegmon near major vascular structures. Positive serologic evidence of syphilis was an incidental finding.
authors.affiliation: Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA. Larry.Raymond@carolinashealthcare.org
authors.forename: Lawrence W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Raymond
authors.forename: Melissa M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Weinrib
mesh_terms: D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications*; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D022125:Lacerations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013588:Syphilis Serodiagnosis