Genital donovanosis with malignant transformation: An interesting case report
Sri, K.Navya.; Chowdary, A.Swetha.; Reddy, B.S.N.
Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Aids 35(2): 135-137
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 2589-0557 PMID: 26396449 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7184.142409Document Number: 254220
Donovanosis is a chronic indolent sexually transmitted granulomatous ulceration of genito-inguinal region, caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis. It became uncommon due to indiscriminate use of broad spectrum antibiotics. In recent years, much interest is being focused on this condition because genital ulcers facilitate HIV infection. We report an interesting episode of genital donovanosis complicated with squamous cell carcinoma in a middle aged female for its rarity and clinical interest.