title: Zoon's balanitis.
abstract: Superficial lesions of the glans penis can cause diagnostic difficulties. Zoon's balanitis can be distinguished by characteristic histological changes affecting the epidermis and the dermal vasculature. A 44-year-old male presented after having blood-staining of his underclothes for 5 months. Upon examination, the glans showed a red, moist plaque. Circumcision was performed, and the biopsy showed plasma cell balanitis. Following circumcision, the lesion healed completely.
authors: Department of Urology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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authors: Jolly
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authors: Krishnamurty
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authors: Vaidyanathan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001446:Balanitis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002944:Circumcision, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010950:Plasma Cells / Q000473:pathology*