“…Characterization of LGV imaging findings is limited to 3 case reports with CT images depicting cervical or rectal tissue involvement resembling cancer [16], [17], [18]. In our case, a correct clinical diagnosis was made by the infectious diseases consultant through history, physical exam, and appropriate laboratory testing.…”
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by serovars L1, L2, and L3 of
Chlamydia trachomatis
. We here report a case of Lymphogranuloma venereum, confirmed by PCR testing, which mimicked malignancy on CT imaging.
“…Characterization of LGV imaging findings is limited to 3 case reports with CT images depicting cervical or rectal tissue involvement resembling cancer [16], [17], [18]. In our case, a correct clinical diagnosis was made by the infectious diseases consultant through history, physical exam, and appropriate laboratory testing.…”
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by serovars L1, L2, and L3 of
Chlamydia trachomatis
. We here report a case of Lymphogranuloma venereum, confirmed by PCR testing, which mimicked malignancy on CT imaging.
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