sclerosing lymphangitis of penis

Question 1

etio and patho

Answer 1

■ Etiology:Trauma associated with vigorous sexual activity.

■ Pathogenesis:Lymphaticstasismayresultinthrombosedlymphaticvessels

Question 2

clinical findings

Answer 2

Clinical ndings:Painless, rm,attimesnodular,translucentserpiginouscordappearssuddenly,usu-
ally parallel to corona; not attached to overlying epidermis (Fig. 34-2).
■ Course:Resolvesspontaneouslyinweekstomonths.
■ Synonyms: Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis, penile venereal edema, and Mondor phlebitis.