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Zoon's Balanitis -- Update of Clinical Spectrum and Management.
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Indian Journal of Dermatology . Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p63-73. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Zoon's balanitis or balanitis plasmacellularis circumscripta is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the genital mucosa that can affect both males and females (Zoon's vulvitis). It is not a sexually transmitted disease but can still cause anxiety to the patients because of its chronic nature. Hence, proper diagnosis and early management are necessary. It is a clinical mimicker of other commoner genital dermatoses and is mostly a diagnosis of exclusion when other diseases have been ruled out. It is characterised by a well-demarcated shiny erythematous patch or plaque over the genital mucosa. Histopathological examination becomes necessary when we are unable to differentiate it from premalignant lesions. It reveals lozenge-shaped keratinocytes with siderophages, haemorrhages and variable plasma cell infiltrate in the dermis. Dermoscopy shows spermatozoa-like, convoluted vessels with structureless red orange areas. Response to topical therapy alone is not always satisfactory. However, lasers and surgical management can provide long-term remission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00195154
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177439705
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijd.ijd_834_22