Donovanosis classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.

Overview

Donovanosis may be classified by four different clinical appearances of the lesion: ulcerogrnulomatous, hypertrophic or verrucous, nectrotic, or sclerotic. Ulcerogrnulomatous is the most common.

Classification

Donovanosis may be classified by four different clinical appearances of the lesion:[1]

Type Clinical Appearance
Ulcerogrnulomatous beefy red, non-tender, bleeds easily
Hypertrophic or Verrucous irregular edge, dry
Necrotic foul smelling, deep, tissue destruction
Sclerotic dry, cicatricial, fibrous scar tissue

References

  1. O'Farrell N (2002). "Donovanosis". Sex Transm Infect. 78 (6): 452–7. PMC 1758360. PMID 12473810.


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