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Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis: case report with ultrastructural study
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
|January 1, 1982
Summary
A case of balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis in an elderly man showed a dense infiltrate of plasma cells and macrophages. Electron microscopy revealed specific cellular features and the absence of viral particles, aiding in understanding this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Uropathology
Background:
- Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the glans penis.
- Understanding its cellular composition is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A case study of a 74-year-old male with balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis.
- Detailed examination using electron microscopy was performed.
Findings:
- The penile tissue exhibited a dense infiltrate predominantly composed of plasma cells and macrophages.
- Plasma cells showed abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum and phagolysosomes.
- Macrophages contained sideromes; mast cells, eosinophils, and erythrocytes were also noted.
- Scarce connective tissue and absence of elastic fibers and viral particles were observed.
Implications:
- This detailed ultrastructural analysis contributes to the histopathological characterization of balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis.
- Findings may assist in differentiating this condition from other penile pathologies.
- Further research into the etiology and pathogenesis of this plasma cell balanitis is warranted.