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Palate herpes simplex virus infection
Giovanna Mosaico1, Cinzia Casu2
1RDH, Freelancer in Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|July 9, 2020
Summary
Genital psoriasis, affecting 2-5% of patients, frequently requires specialist consultation. This case highlights a 30-year-old male with penile psoriasis confirmed by biopsy, despite no other skin lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Urology
- Genitourinary Medicine
Background:
- Genital psoriasis affects 2-5% of individuals with psoriasis.
- It is a common reason for male genital mucosa consultations, accounting for 24% of visits.
- Glandular involvement in psoriasis can be diffuse and involve the inner prepuce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of isolated genital psoriasis in a young male patient.
- To emphasize the diagnostic process and confirmation of penile psoriasis.
- To contribute to understanding the clinical presentation of genital psoriasis.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 30-year-old male patient.
- Clinical examination of penile lesions.
- Histopathological examination (biopsy) of glans penis mucosa.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with a 2-month history of squamous, erythematous, circumferential lesions on the glans penis.
- No pruritus or urinary symptoms were reported.
- No other cutaneous manifestations of psoriasis were observed.
- Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of psoriasis of the glans penis mucosa.
Conclusions:
- Isolated genital psoriasis can occur without other skin lesions.
- Biopsy is crucial for confirming the diagnosis of penile psoriasis.
- This case underscores the importance of considering genital psoriasis in differential diagnoses for penile lesions.
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