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Candidiasis presenting as pseudocircinate balanitis in a preschooler
Hitaishi Mehta1, Sudheer Kumar Devana2, Smriti Gupta1
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Pediatric Dermatology
|June 7, 2022
Summary
Candidal balanitis, a common fungal infection in adult males, can present unusually in children. This case highlights a pre-school child with candidal balanitis manifesting as arcuate vesicles and erosions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Mycology
Background:
- Candidal balanitis is a common fungal infection affecting adult males.
- Typical symptoms include eroded papules, pustules, discharge, or erythema.
Observation:
- This report details an unusual case of candidal balanitis in a pre-school child.
- The presentation was characterized by coalescent vesicles and erosions.
Findings:
- The infection exhibited an arcuate pattern, deviating from typical presentations.
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of candidal balanitis in pediatric populations.
Implications:
- Recognizing atypical presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis in pediatric patients.
- This case underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in pediatric balanitis, regardless of typical demographic associations.
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