Naslov
Zoon Plasma Cell Balanitis: An Overview and Role of Histopathology

Autori
Paštar, Zrinjka ; Radoš, Jaka ; Skerlev, Mihael ; Lipozenčić, Jasna ; Lončarić, Davorin

Izvornik
Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica (1330-027X) 12 (2004), 4; 268-273

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
balanitis plasmacellularis; Zoon; circumscision

Sažetak
Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis or Zoon's balanitis is an idiopathic benign condition of the genitalia that mostly presents as a solitary, persistent placque on the glans primarily uncircumscised, midle-aged to older men. Its etiology and pathogenesis remains speculative. This article provides an overview of the clinical morphology, microscopic features, differential diagnosis and therapy. The distinction of this leasions from similar lesions is rather important, and a large group of disorders should be definitely taken into consideration on the differential diagnosis. It seems that circumscision might be the current "gold standard" for treatment for treatment of this disorder.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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