Penile and scrotal elephantiasis caused by indolent Chlamydia trachomatis infection

Urology. 2003 Jan;61(1):224. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(02)02078-2.

Abstract

Isolated penile and scrotal elephantiasis presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report a case of chronic penile and scrotal elephantiasis caused by indolent Chlamydia trachomatis infection. The patient improved modestly with long-term doxycycline.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chlamydia Infections / complications*
  • Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis
  • Chlamydia Infections / drug therapy
  • Chlamydia Infections / pathology
  • Chlamydia trachomatis*
  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use
  • Elephantiasis / drug therapy
  • Elephantiasis / etiology*
  • Elephantiasis / pathology
  • Genital Diseases, Male / drug therapy
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases / drug therapy
  • Penile Diseases / etiology*
  • Penile Diseases / pathology
  • Penis / pathology
  • Scrotum* / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Doxycycline