Balanitis

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Balanitis Microchapters
Patient Information
Overview
Classification Infectious balanitis Non-infectious balanitits Zoon's balanitis Balanitis xerotica obliterans
Causes
Differential Diagnosis

Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.

Synonyms and keywords: Balanoposthitis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

• Penis
• Glans penis
• Foreskin
• Inflammation
• Circumcision
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans

References

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