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Dermatology - Phimosis
Phimosis
Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, cicatricial pemphigoid, chronic lymphedema, Kaposi sarcoma, and nonspecific balanoposthitis (inflammation of the foreskin or prepuce) can all result in phimosis, an irretractable foreskin. It is not possible to check the glans for precancerous alterations when phimosis is present.
The terminal stage of chronic phimosis, known as balanitis xerotica obliterans, is characterized by a fibrotic, contracted foreskin that is fastened over glans and cannot be retracted.
The foreskin may enlarge, there may be pain, edema, or trouble peeing. The glans penis tip does not allow the foreskin to be removed.
Clinical diagnosis is made, and the goal of the differential is to find any underlying illnesses.
Attend to any underlying illness. Phimosis can be treated by surgically separating or removing the foreskin, or by gently expanding it gradually.
Phimosis
Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, cicatricial pemphigoid, chronic lymphedema, Kaposi sarcoma, and nonspecific balanoposthitis (inflammation of the foreskin or prepuce) can all result in phimosis, an irretractable foreskin. It is not possible to check the glans for precancerous alterations when phimosis is present.
The terminal stage of chronic phimosis, known as balanitis xerotica obliterans, is characterized by a fibrotic, contracted foreskin that is fastened over glans and cannot be retracted.
The foreskin may enlarge, there may be pain, edema, or trouble peeing. The glans penis tip does not allow the foreskin to be removed.
Clinical diagnosis is made, and the goal of the differential is to find any underlying illnesses.
Attend to any underlying illness. Phimosis can be treated by surgically separating or removing the foreskin, or by gently expanding it gradually.
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