Atypical lymphogranuloma venereum mimicking an anorectal neoplasm

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2018 Oct;110(10):676-677. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5631/2018.

Abstract

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LV) is a sexually transmitted disease that may have atypical clinical manifestations mimicking tumors or inflammatory conditions, which renders its diagnosis difficult. LV requires both a clinical and endoscopic diagnosis before early treatment may be administered, and should be included as a differential diagnosis for individuals with risk factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*