Hidradenitis suppurativa complicated with secondary lymphedema and lymphangioma of the scrotum

Authors

  • Sami Ullah Khan
  • Hani Behairi
  • Atif Katib
  • Khalid Al Hawsawi
  • Mohammed Aldosari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.25.3.2015.117

Keywords:

Hidradenitis suppurativa, acne inversa

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa  is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition affecting the apocrine sweat glands. Among the complications of this rare condition are local lymphedema and lymphangioma. A case of scrotal lymphedema and lymphangioma following chronic hidradenitis suppurativa in the genital area is described. Excisional skin biopsy was compatible with secondary lymphangioma. A resection of the scrotal mass was performed with reconstruction of the scrotum, penis and perineum. 

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2016-11-20

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Khan SU, Behairi H, Katib A, Hawsawi KA, Aldosari M. Hidradenitis suppurativa complicated with secondary lymphedema and lymphangioma of the scrotum. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016Nov.20 [cited 2026Apr.21];25(3):230-2. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/117

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Vol. 25 No. 3 (2015): July - September

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Case Reports

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