Sobral-Costas TG, López-Alcázar S, Escudero-Tornero R, Servera-Negre G, Montenegro Pascual DM, Quiles-Melero I, Sendagorta Cudós E. Single case of lymphogranuloma venereum on the tongue.
Sex Transm Infect 2024;
100:108-109. [PMID:
38195237 DOI:
10.1136/sextrans-2023-056048]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Traditionally, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has been associated with disease of the genital area. However, atypical presentations and proctitis are increasingly observed. We report a case of LGV affecting the dorsum of the tongue, which presented as a very painful ulcer. The response to doxycycline (100 mg two times per day for 21 days) was satisfactory. This case may represent a paradigm shift in the differential diagnosis of lingual ulcers.
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