Lymphogranuloma venereum

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Lymphatic system

LGV; Lymphogranuloma inguinale; Lymphopathia venereum

• Small painless ulcer on genitalia
• Swelling and redness of the skin in the groin area
• Swollen groin lymph nodes on one or both sides
• Drainage from lymph nodes in groin
• Blood or pus from the rectum (blood in the stools)
• Pain while having a bowel movement (tenesmus)

The medical history and physical examination may show:

• A history of sexual contact with a person having lymphogranuloma venereum
• An ulcer on an affected person's genitals
• A perianal fistula with drainage
• Swollen lymph nodes in the groin (inguinal lymphadenopathy)
• Drainage from lymph nodes in the groin

• Biopsy of the node
• Indirect immunofluorescence for chlamydia
• Serology test for LGV

Review Date: 10/09/2006
Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.