A young woman complains of a painless ulcer in the genital area. It is associated with non-tender inguinal lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Options

  1. Chancroid
  2. Syphilis
  3. Herpes genitalis
  4. Granuloma inguinale

Correct Answer

Syphilis

Explanation

The presentation of a painless genital ulcer with non-tender (rubbery) lymphadenopathy is characteristic of primary syphilis. The primary chancre of syphilis is: 1) Painless, 2) Single (usually), 3) Indurated with clean base, 4) Associated with non-tender, rubbery, bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. In contrast: Chancroid causes painful ulcers with tender lymph nodes, Herpes causes painful vesicles/ulcers, and Granuloma inguinale causes painless ulcers but with pseudobuboes (subcutaneous granulomas) rather than true lymphadenopathy.


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