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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Complications== | |||
Genital [[elephantiasis]] or esthiomene, which is the dramatic end-result of lymphatic obstruction, which may occur because of the [[stricture]]s themselves, or [[fistula]]s. This is usually seen in females, may ulcerate and often occurs 1-20 years after primary [[infection]]. Fistulas of, but not limited to, the penis, [[urethra]], [[vagina]], [[uterus]], or [[rectum]]. Also, surrounding [[edema]] often occurs. Rectal or other strictures and scarring. Systemic spread may occur, possible results are [[arthritis]], [[pneumonitis]], [[hepatitis]], or [[perihepatitis]]. | |||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Highly variable. Spontaneous remission is common. | Highly variable. [[Spontaneous]] [[remission]] is common. Complete cure can be obtained with proper [[antibiotic]] treatment. Course is more favorable with early treatment. Bacterial superinfections may complicate course. Death can occur from bowel obstruction or [[perforation]]. [[Follicular conjunctivitis]] due to autoinoculation of infectious [[discharge]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Natural History
Complications
Genital elephantiasis or esthiomene, which is the dramatic end-result of lymphatic obstruction, which may occur because of the strictures themselves, or fistulas. This is usually seen in females, may ulcerate and often occurs 1-20 years after primary infection. Fistulas of, but not limited to, the penis, urethra, vagina, uterus, or rectum. Also, surrounding edema often occurs. Rectal or other strictures and scarring. Systemic spread may occur, possible results are arthritis, pneumonitis, hepatitis, or perihepatitis.
Prognosis
Highly variable. Spontaneous remission is common. Complete cure can be obtained with proper antibiotic treatment. Course is more favorable with early treatment. Bacterial superinfections may complicate course. Death can occur from bowel obstruction or perforation. Follicular conjunctivitis due to autoinoculation of infectious discharge.