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Balanitis

 Syn. Penisitis , Inflammation of penis

Signs & Symptoms

 Diabetes mellitus
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Zipper injury
Note: Trauma
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Trauma
Note: eg, zipper injury
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Physical Examination

 Foul-smelling purulent exudate
Note: due to Bacterial infections
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Induration patches on the glans
Note: Its seen in Carcinoma in situ associated balanitis
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Thick foul-smelling purulent exudate
Note: due to Bacterial infections
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Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

Complication

 Malignant lesion
Note: In the case of Chronic balanitis
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Scarring on the glans
Note: due to Persistent inflammation
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Premalignant lesion
Note: In the case of Chronic balanitis
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Risk Factors

 Cirrhosis
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Congestive heart failure
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Hispanic
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Cause

 Streptococcus
Note: Streptococcus (group A)
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Anaerobic bacteria
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Staphylococcus aureus
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