Penile Lesion: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Penile Lesion

CONSUMERS: Click here for the Consumer Version Topic Resources Causes of Cutaneous Penile Lesions This lesion, another name for lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in men, is an [merckmanuals.com]

Causes of Cutaneous Penile Lesions This lesion, another name for lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in men, is an indurated, blanched area near the tip of the glans surrounding [merckmanuals.com]

Topic Resources Causes of Cutaneous Penile Lesions This lesion, another name for lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in men, is an indurated, blanched area near the tip of the [msdmanuals.com]

Penile Carcinoma

Figure 1 Preoperative anterior view of the fungating penile lesion. Figure 2 Preoperative anterosuperior view of the fungating penile lesion. [casereports.bmj.com]

METHODS: This was a retrospective histologic analysis of 68 cases of penile SCC. Adjacent lesions were considered to be premalignant lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesions, which were as follows: squamous hyperplasia (12 lesions, 10 patients), flat lesions (12 lesions, 5 patients), condylomas (26 lesions, 7 patients), penile intraepithelial [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Inflammation of the Glans

A middle-aged uncircumcised man presented with two long-standing erythematous prepucial penile lesions unresponsive to antibiotics. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is important to differentiate PCB from a syphilitic chancre in a patient presenting with a nonhealing penile lesion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

penile lesions and recommended treatments. [scholars.northwestern.edu]

Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Nomenclature for premalignant penile lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This review focuses on premalignant penile lesions and the associations of these lesions with the development of invasive penile cancer. [readbyqxmd.com]

Balanitis is a condition that causes penile lesions due to poor personal hygiene. [news-medical.net]

Penile Leukoplakia

Family physicians commonly diagnose and manage penile cutaneous lesions. [aafp.org]

Article Sections Family physicians commonly diagnose and manage penile cutaneous lesions. [aafp.org]

PENILE LESION, MIDLINE, (BIOPSY): EPIDERMAL INCLUSION CYST NO MALIGNANCY SEEN B. [aapc.com]

Penile Chancroid

[…] branch point of the * PRURITIC* penile lesion. [ucsfmed.wordpress.com]

[…] transmitted diseases that cause penile lesions that will present in the emergency department are genital herpes and human papilloma virus (HPV). [epmonthly.com]

The physical examination was normal except for the penile lesion. [aafp.org]

Penile Warts

Biopsies of clinically healthy penile skin 1 cm from the nearest penile lesion (wart with/without surrounding acetowhite changes) were processed for histology and HPV DNA [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Findings is - 23 abdominal wall lesions between 0.5 and 2 cm. 17 lesions on the penile shaft between 0.5 and 2cm. 1 lesion in the suprapubic area between 2 and 3cm. [aapc.com]

Penile lesions. Figure 1. Lesions above the clitoris. Figure 2. Internal warts can affect the mucous membranes of the vagina, urethra, anus, and mouth. [aafp.org]

Penile Herpes

A micrograph picture of the herpes simplex virus, within tissue taken from a penile lesion of a patient with genital herpes. [livescience.com]

Perineal herpes lesions Labial herpes lesions Penile herpes lesions Diagnosis Symptoms: Painful single or multiple vesicular or ulcerative lesions present in the genitals, [kalcounty.com]

The lesions resolved quickly upon administration of oral antiviral therapy. Penile herpes zoster should not be overlooked in patients with unilateral vesicular rash. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reiter Syndrome

His penile lesion was treated with a topical steroid. [academic.oup.com]

lesions present in roughly 20 to 40 percent of the men with the disease. [en.wikipedia.org]

Patient can have enthesitis presenting as heel pain, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, along with balanitis circinata (circinate balanitis), which involves penile [en.wikipedia.org]

Pearly Penile Papules

These results confirm that pearly penile papule lesions do not contain HPV DNA; therefore, the distinction between pearly penile papules and penile condylomata is clinically [journals.lww.com]

The diagnosis of pearly penile papules was instantly made for the coronal lesions. [jamanetwork.com]

None of the pearly penile papules contained HPV DNA sequences, whereas four of seven cases clinically suspected of being condylomata associated with pearly penile papules [journals.lww.com]

Behçet Disease

Urethritis, penile lesions on the glans penis, and conjunctivitis, which are features of reactive arthritis, are not usually seen in Behcet disease. 3. [statpearls.com]

lesions present in roughly 20 to 40 percent of the men with the disease. [en.wikipedia.org]

OCT 2000; 21 (10) : 905-907 Seftel-AD; Sheahan-MG; Scolieri-M Desquamative penile lesion as a manifestation of Behcets disease JOURNAL-OF-UROLOGY. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Herpes Zoster

The lesions resolved quickly upon administration of oral antiviral therapy. [scielo.br]

In men, lesions most often occur on the penile shaft or glans (Figure 2); recurrent lesions may occur on the genitals or buttocks and resolve within 1 week. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]

[…] occurring rarely and only a few reported cases of penile shingles. [scielo.br]

Granuloma Inguinale

A 21-year-old European male patient presented with a penile sore of two months' duration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This 30 year old man had penile donovanosis for 3 months before seeking treatment. The suprapubic lesion was produced by autoinoculation from the penis. [web.archive.org]

In women, the labia and fourchette are most commonly involved, but lesions of the vaginal wall and cervix may be an uncommon cause of vaginal bleeding. [oncohemakey.com]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

There were no penile or scrotal lesions and no urethral discharge. [journals.lww.com]

[…] girl, penile ulcer from the Italian man and from the purulent discharge that flowed from the inguinal lymph node of the Moroccan patient, allowed to identify CT-DNA. [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]

Painless, swollen glands (lymph nodes) are often present in the region of the chancre, such as in the groin of patients with penile lesions. [emedicinehealth.com]

Chancroid

The genital lesions are usually painful, particularly on the penile shaft, but may be minimally symptomatic in the vagina, cervix or anus, which could facilitate transmission [health.qld.gov.au]

‘A pelvic examination in women and a perineal and penile examination in men can identify the presence of discharge, trauma, or infective lesions such as herpes or chancroid [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

[…] in those unaware of lesions or asymptomatic. [health.qld.gov.au]

Syphilis

Two reports also described gummatous penile ulceration.(82,83) Unusual rashes include papular or nodular eruptions,(27,84) nodular or ulcerative lesions with necrotic centers [hivinsite.ucsf.edu]

Acquired syphilis is transmitted predominantly by sexual activity of any type (e.g., penile-vaginal, penile-anal, and penile-oral) that leads to direct skin or mucous membrane [clinicaladvisor.com]

Primary Syphilis—Penile Chancre This patient with primary syphilis had a large firm ulcerated lesion on the penis accompanied by right-sided inguinal adenopathy. [std.uw.edu]

Primary Syphilis

Two reports also described gummatous penile ulceration.(82,83) Unusual rashes include papular or nodular eruptions,(27,84) nodular or ulcerative lesions with necrotic centers [hivinsite.ucsf.edu]

Primary Syphilis—Penile Chancre This patient with primary syphilis had a large firm ulcerated lesion on the penis accompanied by right-sided inguinal adenopathy. [std.uw.edu]

Gummatous penile ulceration and generalised lymphadenopathy in homosexual man: case report. Genitourin Med 1988; 64:276-9. 84. [hivinsite.ucsf.edu]

Carcinoma

[…] neoplasia Bowenoid papulosis Vulval cancer Oral cancer Squamous cell carcinoma – common skin lesions course Skin signs of rheumatic disease Ultraviolet radiation Targeted [dermnetnz.org]

On DermNet NZ Squamous cell carcinoma – pathology Squamous cell carcinoma in skin of colour Intraepidermal SCC (Bowen disease) Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia Penile intraepithelial [dermnetnz.org]

Papilloma

lesions. [microbewiki.kenyon.edu]

including cervical, vulvar, and penile warts and papillomas (HPV 6, 11, 16, 18). [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

In particular, specific types of HPV (16 and 18) are the most frequently may lead to precancerous lesions. [certest.es]

Sarcoma of the Penis

[…] non-specific penile lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Recognition of the penile lesion as being secondary Kaposi's sarcoma is paramount, since the clinical course appears to be dependent upon systemic disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

HPV-related premalignant penile lesions include: Erythroplasia of Queyrat (penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) III; non-keratinising CIS). [patient.info]

Primary HIV Infection

OBJECTIVE: We examined the longitudinal effects of primary HIV infection (PHI) and responses to early antiretroviral therapy (ART) on the brain using high-field magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). METHODS: Cerebral metabolites were measured longitudinally with 4T proton MRS and assessed for ART effects in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cutaneous Diphtheria

Cutaneous diphtheria is an infection of the skin by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is also known as "desert sore". Diphtheria Skin lesion [en.wikipedia.org]

Circinate Balanitis of Reiter's Disease

—A 42-year-old man experienced a sore tongue, urethritis, and penile lesions in November 1962, and two months later he had mild diarrhea. [archinte.jamanetwork.com]

• Penile lesions in men (circinate balanitis) • Rashes at the bottom of the feet (keratoderma blennorrhagica) Genital lesions usually occur when the Reactive Arthritis is [medindia.net]

 penile lesions called balanitis circinata (circinate balanitis) can be found in males inflammation of the eyes in the form of conjunctivitis or uveitis 10.  Swelling [slideshare.net]

Gangrenous Balanitis

In January 1999, the penile lesion became increasingly erythematous, edematous, ulcerative, and painful. Burning developed with urination. [mdedge.com]

lesions Avoid forcibly pulling the foreskin over the penis head; for this may cause additional complications Follow-up care with regular screening and check-ups are important [dovemed.com]

[…] keeping the genitalia clean, which may prevent the condition from getting worse Circumcision can prevent the occurrence of phimosis Early medical care and treatment of any penile [dovemed.com]

Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor

Physical examination revealed several confluent penile lesions of exophytic morphology including the prepuce, glans and coronal sulcus (Fig. 1). [afju.springeropen.com]

lesion but can although appear in the anogenital region, bladder, vulva, scrotum and sacrococcygeal area as well. [lifescienceglobal.com]

Keratin cysts [Figure 4], are present consistent with SK Penile lesion: Section shows papillomatosis with hyperkeratosis and acanthosis. [ijstd.org]

Primary Genital Syphilis

Home References Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, a spiral-shaped bacterium. (Image: © CDC) Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. After chlamydia and gonorrhea, it is the third most common sexually transmitted disease reported to the U.S. government,[…] [livescience.com]

Zoon Balanitis

Recognition of these features should allow simple differentiation from premalignant, infective and other inflammatory penile lesions which may be more responsive to treatment [unboundmedicine.com]

Angiokeratoma of Mibelli

Penile angiokeratomas (PEAKERs) Subtype of genital angiokeratomas in males including children Glans penis and penile shaft, 20% associated with scrotal lesions Angiokeratomas [dermnetnz.org]

Presents most frequently older patients and also adolescents. 1,3,11,12 Rarely, the lesions can be found on the prepuce, glans penis, and penile shaft in men and clitoris [cc-stories.com]

[…] angiokeratoma-like papules on arms and legs, characteristic histology Drug-induced eruptive angiokeratomas Rare drug side effect – heparin (enoxaparin) Multiple eruptive lesions [dermnetnz.org]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Penis

Usually excision Untreated penile cancer progresses, typically causing death within 2 years. Treated early, penile cancer can usually be cured. [msdmanuals.com]

Invasive and high-grade lesions require more radical resection. [msdmanuals.com]

Biopsy If cancer is suspected, biopsy is required; if possible, tissue under the lesion should be sampled. [msdmanuals.com]

Basaran-Yilmaz Syndrome

OCT 2000; 21 (10) : 905-907 Seftel-AD; Sheahan-MG; Scolieri-M Desquamative penile lesion as a manifestation of Behcets disease JOURNAL-OF-UROLOGY. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]