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