Abstract
Background: Donovanosis is a chronic bacterial illness, progressive and indolent, which normally attacks the skin and mucous membranes in the genital and perigenital regions. Case: An 18-year-old pregnant female presented with large, hypertrophic lesions in the ano-genital region. HIV serology was negative. Pap smear revealed a CIN 1 associated with HPV infection. Biopsy yielded macrophages laden with Gram-negative Donovan bodies. Summary and Conclusion: A diagnosis of vulvar and perianal donovanosis was reached; the patient decided to terminate the pregnancy and was treated with azithromycin, which led to clinical resolution.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- Adolescence
- Calymmatobacterium
- Donovanosis
- Klebsiella granulomatis
- Pregnancy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health