title: Herpes vegetans as a sign of HIV infection.
abstract: Herpes progenitalis can present in bizarre ways when seen in conjunction with altered immune status. In the recent past, a small number of individuals have been described with herpes vegetans, an exophytic, proliferative lesion that resembles either a verrucous or malignant growth. This phenomenon can occur on the digits, genitalia or perioral skin. We present a case of a vegetating penile plaque attributed to herpesvirus in an HIV-positive patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Anisha B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology