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Balanitis plasmacellularis
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Balanitis plasmacellularis, also known as balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis, Zoon balanitis, or plasma cell balanitis, is a cutaneous condition characterized by a benign inflammatory skin lesion characterized histologically by a plasma cell infiltrate.[1]:ā657ā[2]
Balanitis plasmacellularis | |
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Other names | Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis, Zoon balanitis, and plasma cell balanitis. |
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Micrograph of plasmacytosis mucosae. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Balanitis plasmacellularis is typically asymptomatic. It appears as a orange-red, moist, glossy macular to slightly elevated plaques. Balanitis plasmacellularis most commonly effects the glans penis.
The cause of balanitis plasmacellularis is unknown however heat friction and rubbing are possible contributing factors.
A biopsy is needed to make the diagnosis. Balanitis plasmacellularis can be managed with good hygiene and medications. Circumcision is curative.
Balanitis plasmacellularis is also known as Zoon balantitis, named after its discoverer Zoon.
A similar condition has been described in women (i.e. "Zoon's vulvitis"),[3] although its existence is controversial due to the possibility of diagnostic error in many of the cases that have been reported in the medical literature.[2]