Balanitis N48.10

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 04.12.2022

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Synonym(s)

Balanoposthitis

Definition
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Common, polyetiological inflammation of the glans penis; usually occurring in combination with inflammation of the inner foreskin leaf (posthitis). Therefore, differentiation of the terms balanitis and posthitis is not necessary.

Classification
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Pathogenetic classification of balanitis:

Infectious balanitis:

Non-infectious balanitides:

Clinical features
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Clinically, balanoposthitis is characterized by itching or burning, redness and swelling, weeping, punctiform or extensive erosion, rarely ulceration.

Differential diagnosis
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Therapy
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The treatment depends on the underlying disease. If the penile inflammation is persistent and persistent, a circumcision may be recommended (Morris BJ et al. 2017).

Literature
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  1. Morris BJ et al (2017) Penile Inflammatory Skin Disorders and the Preventive Role of Circumcision. Int J Prev Med 8:32.

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Last updated on: 04.12.2022