Symptoms of penile lymphadenitis

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Sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis is a dermatological disease, characterized by subcutaneous cord like mass of the penis. Lymphangitis is the main histopathological feature. It is also considered to be Mondor's phlebitis of the penis. What are the symptoms of penile lymphadenitis? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of penile lymphadenitis

This disease usually occurs after local mild mechanical injury, masturbation and local wear caused by frequent and excessive sexual intercourse. Local trauma leads to obstruction of large lymphatic vessels in the subcutaneous tissue of penis, forming local damage; It has been found that virus infection such as herpes simplex virus, chlamydia and Mycobacterium tuberculosis can cause the disease; Recently, condyloma acuminatum can cause sclerosing lymphangitis, suggesting that human papillomavirus may also be a cause of the disease.

This disease is more common in 20-40 years old young adults. Coronary sulcus was the most common site, followed by dorsal penis. The typical lesions are curved and uplifted cords, like earthworms, about 2cm-3.5cm in length. The surface is purple, glossy, translucent, slightly hard, cartilaginous, sliding, and does not adhere to the surface skin; Generally, there is no conscious performance or mild pain. The course of disease is self limited, most of them can be absorbed and subsided by themselves after 4-6 weeks, some of them can only subside for several years, and occasionally ulcers can be formed.

The course of the disease is self limited, and most of them can disappear and absorb by themselves. Therefore, the disease generally does not attract the attention of patients. The predilection site is the coronal sulcus, sometimes also seen in the back of the penis. Clinically, there are curved, earthworm like, cartilage hard cords, which do not adhere to the surface of the skin. They can slide under the skin, generally close to the skin, and the rash is translucent. Sometimes mild pain, occasionally can form ulcer.

matters needing attention

1. Injection of antibiotics, antibiotics, little or no effect. Because it's not inflammation. 2. Topical hormonal ointment is ineffective and has a lot of side effects - it can make skin rough and even turn into fish scale. 3. Physical therapy such as hot compress, ultrasound, diathermy and ultraviolet radiation are almost ineffective.