title: Balanitis and balanoposthitis.
abstract: Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis. There are several etiologic agents, including bacterial and yeast infections, parasitic infestations, and trauma or irritants. Plasma-cell balanitis and balanitis xerotica obliterans are two distinct clinical entities. The authors review the clinical and pathologic features and the treatment options for these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vohra
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Badlani
mesh_terms: D001446:Balanitis / Q000382:microbiology; D001913:Bowen's Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms