P-007 Granulomatous Lymphangitis of the Genitals

Granulomatous lymphangitis of the penile skin as a cause of penile swelling in children.

Genital edema in children is a rare entity which is usually idiopathic and self-limiting. However, in occasional cases that required surgery at our institution the skin specimen showed granulomatous lymphangitis, suggesting a possible association with Crohn’s disease. We review our experience with 1 previously reported case1 and 2 additional cases of genital lymphedema associated with granuloma...

Isolated Itching of the Genitals

A 38-year-old man, returned from Ivory Coast 2 months ago and presented with a 3-month history of pruritus exclusively on the scrotum. Itching was continuous during the day and no pruritus was described in his wife and son. Clinical examination of the genitals revealed several nodules on the scrotum, a chancrous lesion was seen on the penis, and multiple excoriations were noted. Dermoscopy exam...

[sclerosing Lymphangitis of the Penis].

Filarial Lymphangitis

Creeping lymphangitis.

A 35 year old man presented with a two day history of a tender rash on the right thigh. Examination showed serpiginous erythema extending from a vesiculopustule on his right thigh. Staphylococcus aureus was identified in a culture of the vesiculopustular fluid. The diagnosis of lymphangitis spreading from folliculitis was made. The patient was successfully treated with oral ampicillin. Learning...