Urethro-balanitis xerotica obliterans.
A clinical report of 5 cases of balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) with urethral involvement is presented. Involvement of the urethra in the BXO is emphasized and the fact that this process is often unnoticed, is stressed. The clinical and histological characteristics of this disease are described in its different localizations. Investigations are suggested to diagnose urethral involvement and the suitable therapy is outlined.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001446:Balanitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*