title: [Balanitis and differential diagnosis].
abstract: In this synopsis the most common balanitides are presented and illustrated in a plate. Special consideration is given the differentiation of the balanitides from each other as well as from malignant diseases. Some modern concepts in the etiopathogenetic development and treatment are mentioned.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D001446:Balanitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Balanitis und Differentialdiagnose.