| Literature DB >> 27617463 |
Jennifer Ornelas, Maija Kiuru, Thomas Konia, Larissa Larsen1.
Abstract
Granuloma inguinale, or Donovanosis, is a rare, sexually transmitted ulcerative disease primarily affecting the genital area. In this report, we present a case of a 50-year-old man that was diagnosed with granuloma inguinale after a 2-month history of a penile ulcer. Histological analysis demonstrated the presence of Donovan bodies within macrophages, confirming the diagnosis. He was subsequently treated with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole with improvement in the ulcer. This case serves as a reminder to clinicians that although granuloma inguinale is rarely encountered in the US, it should still be suspected in patients with non-healing penile ulcers.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27617463
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dermatol Online J ISSN: 1087-2108