Balanitis necroticansN48.15

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

balanoposthitis necroticans; Chlorquinaldolne necrosis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Toxic, necrotizing balanoposthitis, which occurs only rarely today as a result of local application of dequalinium chloride or chlorquinaldol in ointment form, which, although not primarily toxic, concentrate in the foreskin milieu (possibly due to additive effects with other toxic substances, e.g. urine in urinary incontinent older men).

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Glans penis, inner preputial leaf.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Small, superficial, white necrotic lesions with a narrow marginal randerythema. Development of confluent and polycyclically limited necroses with scarred healing.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Discontinuation of the medication, removal of the necroses, treatment of necrosis according to the stage of the disease. S.u. Wound treatment.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer