[Verrucous exophytic tumor of the glans penis]

A 59-year-old man presented with a growing tumor on the glans penis, which we excised. Histologically, there was an acanthotic epidermis under which the papillary dermis was filled with foamy macrophages, best seen in a CD 68 stain. Verruciform xanthoma was diagnosed. Knowledge of this benign diagnosis may prevent an overly hasty, aggressive approach, since the differential diagnosis of penile carcinoma requires much more radical therapy, and mutilating penile surgery is associated with considerable psychosexual distress for patients.