Balanoposthitis
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2023 Nov 6;143(16).
doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.23.0256.
Print 2023 Nov 7.
[Article in
English,
Norwegian]
Affiliations
- 1 Olafiaklinikken, Oslo universitetssykehus.
- 2 Seksjon for hudsykdommer, Oslo universitetssykehus, Rikshospitalet, og, Avdeling for mikrobiologi og smittevern, Akershus universitetssykehus.
- 3 Olafiaklinikken, Oslo universitetssykehus, og, Frysja legekontor.
- 4 Olafiaklinikken, Oslo universitetssykehus, og, Kongsberg Hudlegekontor.
Abstract
Balanoposthitis is an inflammation of the glans penis and/or prepuce. It is a common condition with diverse aetiology. A targeted medical history and clinical examination are needed for correct diagnosis and treatment. This clinical review is a summary of the diagnostic process and treatment of balanoposthitis. The work is based on a selection of clinical guidelines and literature, as well as clinical experience from a dermatovenereology outpatient clinic.
MeSH terms
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Balanitis* / diagnosis
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Balanitis* / etiology
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Balanitis* / therapy
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Humans
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Inflammation
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Male
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Penis
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Physical Examination