Penile and scrotal elephantiasis caused by indolent Chlamydia trachomatis infection

Isolated penile and scrotal elephantiasis presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report a case of chronic penile and scrotal elephantiasis caused by indolent Chlamydia trachomatis infection. The patient improved modestly with long-term doxycycline.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2003, Vol.61 (1), p.224-224
Hauptverfasser:	Nelson, Ronald A, Alberts, Gregory L, King, Lloyd E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Chlamydia Infections - complications Chlamydia Infections - diagnosis Chlamydia Infections - drug therapy Chlamydia Infections - pathology Chlamydia trachomatis Doxycycline - therapeutic use Elephantiasis - drug therapy Elephantiasis - etiology Elephantiasis - pathology Genital Diseases, Male - drug therapy Genital Diseases, Male - etiology Genital Diseases, Male - pathology Humans Male Penile Diseases - drug therapy Penile Diseases - etiology Penile Diseases - pathology Penis - pathology Scrotum - pathology Treatment Outcome
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