Coronary lymphangitis non-venerealN48.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 17.09.2023

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Synonym(s)

Circular indurated lymphangitis; Coronary Artery Phlebitis; Lymphangiectasia transient of the penis; Lymphangiectasis penis; Lymphangitis indurated circular; Lymphangitis of the penis non-venereal sclerosing; Lymphangitis of the sulcus coronarius non-venereal plastic; Lymphocele; Mondor disease of the penis; Non-venereal coronary lymphangitiss; Non-venereal plastic lymphangitis of the sulcus coronarius; Non-venereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis; Temporary lymphangiectasia of the penis

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Hoffmann 1923

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly after forced sexual intercourse, within 5-7 days, a bland lymphangitis (probably stranded phlebitis) proximal to the glans penis.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Forced sexual intercourse, Chlamydia urethritis, focal infections, chronic prostatitis

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Men in their second or third decade of life.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Acutely developing, often transverse to the longitudinal axis of the penis and proximal to the glans penis, bulbous, relatively coarse, 1-2 cm long, translucent strand formation below the inner preputial leaf. No significant complaints.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Lymphangitis with syphilitic primary effect: generally running according to the longitudinal axis of the penis shaft

Induratio penis plastica: nodular, hard (chronic) indurations in the depth of the penis shaft

Cordiform lichen sclerosus et atrophicans: indurated whitish cord, often transverse. Not bulging raised. Histological clarification.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Not necessary, as spontaneous healing within a few weeks, possibly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (e.g. Ibuprofen Heumann 400-600 mg/day).

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Spontaneous regression in a few weeks. Complications are not known.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Kumar B et al (2005) Mondor's disease of penis: a forgotten disease. Sex Transm Infect 81:480-482.
  2. Sieunarine K (1987). Non-venereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis associated with masturbation. Br J Urol 59:194-195.

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Last updated on: 17.09.2023

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer