A genital mass due to herpes simplex virus in a renal transplant recipient

J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2007 Jul;11(3):173-6. doi: 10.1097/LGT.0b013e31802f3142.

Abstract

Infection with herpes simplex virus in immunocompromised patients may be atypical in appearance. Large, hypertrophic lesions in the anogenital region suggestive of malignancy have been rarely described, primarily in patients with HIV. We report a case of a large genital mass due to herpes simplex virus in a renal transplant recipient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / diagnosis
  • Herpes Genitalis / diagnosis
  • Herpes Genitalis / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Vaginal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vaginal Diseases / virology*