Donovanosis classification
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: ulcerogranulomatous, 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 |
|---|---|
| Ulcerogranulomatous | beefy red, non-tender, bleeds easily |
| Hypertrophic or Verrucous | irregular edge, dry |
| Necrotic | foul smelling, deep, tissue destruction |
| Sclerotic | dry, cicatricial, fibrous scar tissue |
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