Benign transient lymphangiectasis (sclerosing lymphangitis) of the penis

Hutchins, Phillip M.; Dunlop, E. M. C.; Rodin, P.

doi:10.1136/sti.53.6.379

Cited by 8 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…PMD is typically a selflimited condition. A separate, but similar self-resolving condition, non-venereal sclerosing lymphangitis (NSVL) had been confused for PMD in the past, especially before the use of ultrasound techniques and immunohistochemistry for differentiation [2••, 4••, 10,11]. Despite PMD affecting the superficial veins and NSVL the lymphatics, further complicating the issue is the possibility that the two diseases can co-present.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Evaluation and Treatment of Penile Thrombophlebitis (Mondor’s Disease)

Manimala

Parker

2015

Curr Urol Rep

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Superficial penile thrombophlebitis or penile Mondor's disease (PMD) is an underreported condition that causes anxiety and embarrassment in affected men. Patients usually present with a smooth, cord-like induration on the dorsal penile shaft 1-7 days after prolonged or intensive sexual intercourse, but other presentations of disease and triggers for endothelial damage are possible. The condition is typically self-limited with expected spontaneous resolution within 4-8 weeks of initial presentation, and absolute diagnosis is usually not necessary with management including supportive care and pain control. However, when disease course is prolonged or there are concerning risk factors, it may be important to differentiate PMD from other conditions such as Peyronie's disease, hypercoagulability, blood stasis, genitourinary infection, and malignancy. History and physical are often sufficient to distinguish these conditions from PMD, but providers may employ ultrasound to assist with the diagnosis. If PMD does not spontaneously resolve, patients may be considered for thrombectomy, at which point histological analysis can confirm the diagnosis.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Evaluation and Treatment of Penile Thrombophlebitis (Mondor’s Disease)

Manimala

Parker

2015

Curr Urol Rep

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Initially described by Hoffman in 1923, benign transient lymphangiectasis of the penis (BTLP), also known as sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis, is an uncommon benign condition that develops in sexually active men aged 18–66 years 1–4 . Due to its painless and self‐resolving nature, patients rarely seek medical attention.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Clinically, BTLP usually presents as a painless cord‐like translucent structure encircling the penile shaft. The lesion appears suddenly usually following prolonged and frequent sexual intercourse 2–5 . The most likely explanation is the traumatic obstruction of the large lymphatic vessels.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Firm cord‐like band over the penile shaft

2011

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A 39-year-old man presented with a three-week history of a painless cord-like lesion near the coronal sulcus of his penis. The lesion had developed three days after vigorous sexual intercourse and has been stable since then. The patient denied the occurrence of previous similar episodes. The patient was otherwise healthy on no drug therapy. Specifically, he denied any history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or use of sexually stimulating drugs. Physical examination revealed a firm, skin-colored, 1-2 mm wide, freely mobile, cord-like elevated band with overlying normal skin encircling the dorsal aspect of the penile shaft near the coronal sulcus (Fig. 1). There were no other skin lesions, ulcerations, urethral discharge, or lymphadenopathy. A punch biopsy was performed (Fig. 2). 29 Figure 1 Firm, translucent, skin-colored, 1-2-mm-wide, cord-like band with overlying normal skin encircling the dorsal aspect of the penile shaft near the coronal sulcus (a) (b) Figure 2 (a) Histology revealed deep dermal dilated and thickened lymphatic vessels with mild surrounding fibrosis and sparse inflammation (hematoxylin and eosin; original magnification ·40). (b) Close-up view (original magnification ·100)

show abstract

“…'7-19 It is typically seen in circumcised, sexually active men often after vigorous, frequent, or prolonged sexual intercourse. 7,9,1,13,15,[17][18][19] In a series of genital dermatoses presenting to a dermatological referral practice, "idiopathic penile edema" was seen only in circumcised men.20…”

Section: Van Howe Coldmentioning

confidence: 99%