Unusual presentation of sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis with large ulcerations
Sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis (SLP) is a rare, benign condition typically presenting as a cord-like swelling. We report an unusual case of SLP in a 75-year-old circumcised man with marked penile edema and deep ulcerations. STI screening was negative. After 2 weeks of sexual abstinence and local care, the ulcerations healed, revealing the characteristic SLP cord. The penile swelling resolved completely after 2 months. This presentation is unique due to the patient's age and the prominent edema and ulcerations, suggesting these features may indicate a severe clinical form of SLP that only manifests its typical appearance after the initial acute phase resolves.
Authors
- Faten Zéglaoui
- Y. Daoud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9376-2917)
- Noureddine Litaiem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9640-5613)
Institutions
- Tunis University (TN)
- Hôpital Charles-Nicolle (TN)
- Faculté de médecine de Tunis
- Tunis El Manar University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of STD & AIDS
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/09564624251375872
- Primary Topic
- Genital Health and Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00