You observe two lesions on your patient's penis. One is a small papular lesion and the other is an ulcer with sharp margins. These are most likely
a. chancres. c. chordee.
b. chancroids. d. tinea cruris lesions.
A
Chancre is the lesion of primary syphilis and is highly infectious. It is described as a small papular lesion that enlarges and undergoes superficial necrosis to produce a sharply marginated ulcer on a clean base. A chancroid is a tender, painful, ulcerated, exudative, papular lesion with an erythematous halo, surrounding edema, and a friable base. Chordee is penile curvature and is not associated with lesions. Tinea cruris lesions are the result of a fungal infection, usually caused by Epidermophyton floccosum or Trichophyton rubrum. Tinea cruris lesions are described as scaling, papular lesions with sharp margins, occasionally clear centers, and pustules.
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