Synonym(s)
balanoposthitis diabetica
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic balanitis in diabetics, often resistant to therapy.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Multifactorial causes: maceration due to sugary urine (fermentation process), infection by yeasts or bacteria, poor hygiene.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Diffuse redness and swelling of the glans penis and the orifice urethrae, later velvety surface and dark red color of the glans. Secretion of a foul smelling secretion ( candidiasis, bacterial balanitis).
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Daily blood sugar profile, urine status, examination for fungi and bacteria.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Optimal adjustment of diabetes mellitus. Otherwise balanitis candidamycetica, bacterial balanitis (depending on pathogen detection).
Circumcision is recommended for chronicity and therapy resistance of penile inflammation (Morris BJ et al. 2017).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Morris BJ et al (2017) Penile Inflammatory Skin Disorders and the Preventive Role of Circumcision. Int J Prev Med 8:32.
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