Lymphogranuloma venereum - Anogenital in
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Synopsis
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is an uncommon sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the obligate intracellular bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis (serovars L1, L2, or L3). It can present with genital ulcerative disease, lymphadenopathy, or proctocolitis. There are also reports of asymptomatic infection.
There are 3 distinct stages in the course of the disease. After a 3- to 30-day incubation period, a small, painless papule or pustule develops that may erode to form an ulceration. This lesion is often asymptomatic and heals without scarring within 1 week. The second, or inguinal, stage begins 2-6 weeks after the primary lesion and consists of painful inflammation of the inguinal and/or femoral lymph nodes.
The third stage of disease in LGV is called the genito-anorectal syndrome. In women in particular, it may present after asymptomatic first and second stages. Patients initially present in the third stage with proctocolitis, followed by perirectal abscesses, strictures, fistulas, and rectal stenosis.
There are 3 distinct stages in the course of the disease. After a 3- to 30-day incubation period, a small, painless papule or pustule develops that may erode to form an ulceration. This lesion is often asymptomatic and heals without scarring within 1 week. The second, or inguinal, stage begins 2-6 weeks after the primary lesion and consists of painful inflammation of the inguinal and/or femoral lymph nodes.
The third stage of disease in LGV is called the genito-anorectal syndrome. In women in particular, it may present after asymptomatic first and second stages. Patients initially present in the third stage with proctocolitis, followed by perirectal abscesses, strictures, fistulas, and rectal stenosis.
Codes
ICD10CM:
A55 – Chlamydial lymphogranuloma (venereum)
SNOMEDCT:
186946009 – Lymphogranuloma Venereum
A55 – Chlamydial lymphogranuloma (venereum)
SNOMEDCT:
186946009 – Lymphogranuloma Venereum
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Last Reviewed:11/09/2021
Last Updated:11/09/2021
Last Updated:11/09/2021
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