Hypertrophic donavanosis in a young pregnant woman.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
; 25(4): e81-3, 2012 Aug.
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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 ANDCONCLUSION:
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.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Granuloma Inguinal
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article