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: 10.4103/0253-7184.142409
Document 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.

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