Sandbox:Zoon balanitis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords:balanoposthite chronique circonscrite bénigne á plasmocytes, balanitis chronica circumscripta plasmacellularis
Overview
Zoon's balanitis is an idiopathic, chronic, benign inflammatory mucositis of the genitalia.
Historical Perspective
- In 1952, for the first time in medical literature, Zoon recognized a distinct entity in patients with chronic balanitis, named it as balanoposthite chronique circonscrite bénigne á plasmocytes” or “balanitis chronica circumscripta plasmacellularis.[1]
- In 1954, Garnier reported the similar lesion in vulva.[2]
- In 1956, Nikolowski described the identical lesion in oral mucosa.[3]
- In 1963, Kortnig described the idential lesion in conjuntiva.[4]
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
Genetics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and symptoms
Physical examination
Laboratory findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Prevention
Primary Prevention
Secondary prevention
References
- ↑ ZOON JJ (1952). "[Chronic benign circumscript plasmocytic balanoposthitis]". Dermatologica. 105 (1): 1–7. PMID 12979576.
- ↑ Sonnex TS, Dawber RP, Ryan TJ, Ralfs IG (1982). "Zoon's (plasma-cell) balanitis: treatment by circumcision". Br J Dermatol. 106 (5): 585–8. PMID 7073984.
- ↑ NIKOLOWSKI W, WIEHL R (1956). "[Not Available]". Arch Klin Exp Dermatol. 202 (4): 347–57. PMID 13340789.
- ↑ KORTING GW, THEISEN H (1963). "[CIRCUMSCRIBED PLASMA CELL BALANOPOSTHITIS AND CONJUNCTIVITIS IN THE SAME PATIENT]". Arch Klin Exp Dermatol. 217: 495–504. PMID 14098119.