Chronic proctitis in male homosexuals due to lymphogranuloma venereum

Gastroenterology. 1980 Sep;79(3):563-5.

Abstract

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has been infrequently reported as a cause of proctitis. We report 3 homosexual men with chronic ulcerative proctitis which was cured after therapy for LGV. The complement fixation test for LGV was positive in 2 of the 3 patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Homosexuality*
  • Humans
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum / complications*
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Proctitis / diagnosis
  • Proctitis / etiology*