Zur Klinik und Histologie der Balanoposthitis chronica circumscripta benigna plasmacellularis-Zoon

Differentiation Between Balanitis and Carcinoma In Situ Using Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

“…1 Clinically, sharply demarcated, occasionally eroded patches with a glossy surface and reddish-brown color owing to erythrocytic extravasation and accumulation of siderophages are observed. [2][3][4][5][6] Lesions on the glans and opposing prepuce (kissing lesions) are common. Histopathologic findings include a dense, often bandlike plasma cell infiltrate as well as prominent blood vessels and extravasated erythrocytes.…”

Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis: case report with ultrastructural study

“…Key words: Malignant melanoma: UV A suntan bed Skin malignancies (carciomas) in humans are clear ly related to UV-light exposure (3) and the expand ing business of sun-tan parlors (sun-lamps) has pro voked a statement from the AAD (9). The Austrian Dermatological Society has recently published a warning against the use of UV-A lighr (6).…”

“…Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis (BCP) is a rare disorder which generally consists of a single red, shiny, smooth patch (3,9,12). It can also involve the prepuce, the vulva.…”

“…The histological features are also characteristic (3,8,9): a band-like inflammatory infiltrate of the upper dermis, mainly plasmocytic, dilated capil laries. and deposits of hemosiderin.…”