Lepromatous Leprosy of Prepuce- A Case Report
Leprosy is commonly seen over cooler parts of the body and very rarely found over external genitalia because of their warm temperature.We report a case of lepromatous leprosy of prepuce in a 79 years old male who presented with phimosis. Local examination revealed anodule over prepuce and the clinic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol2no1/jkimsu,%20vol%202,%20no%201,%20jan%20-%20june%202013,%20117-119.pdf |
| Summary: | Leprosy is commonly seen over cooler parts of the body and very rarely found over external genitalia because of their warm temperature.We report a case of lepromatous leprosy of prepuce in a 79 years old male who presented with phimosis. Local examination revealed anodule over prepuce and the clinical diagnosis was carcinoma of penis. This case highlights that leprosy should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of penile lesions. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-4261 |