Balanitis xerotica obliterans
Balanitis xerotica obliterans
Definition
A chronic and progressive inflammatory process that affects the glans penis and the foreskin. It presents with white atrophic patches in the glans of penis and foreskin and it is often associated with the development of a sclerotic, whitish ring in the tip of the foreskin that may lead to phimosis. It is also known as lichen sclerosus of the penis.
Also known as lichen Sclerosus of penis, lichen Sclerosus of the penis, penile lichen Sclerosus — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 13477 per MONDO
- ICD9 607.81 per MONDO
- MESH D052798 per MONDO
- NCIT C3523 per MONDO
- SCTID 198033005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0152460 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Male reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Male reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Penis | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Penis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |