[The sclero-atrophic lichen as principal cause of acquired phimosis in pediatric age].
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is main cause of phimosis in pediatric age and require surgical therapy. This one, characterized by partial circumcision followed by topical treatment with steroids, is safe and effective.
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Chirurgia Pediatrica O.C., Dolo. giorgio.bolla@libero.it
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002944:Circumcision, Male; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018459:Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010688:Phimosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones