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Verruciform xanthoma of the penis: a rare A ustralian case
Author(s) -
Sinnya Sudipta,
Wheller Laura,
Carroll Melissa,
Williamson Richard,
De'Ambrosis Brian
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/ajd.12161
Subject(s) - medicine , foreskin , penis , papule , asymptomatic , scrotum , xanthoma , dermatology , surgery , pathology , lesion , genetics , biology , cell culture
We present a case of verruciform xanthoma (( VX ) of the penis in an elderly man in whom an asymptomatic papule on his foreskin was noted during a routine clinical examination. VX is a rare, benign condition with a predilection for the oral cavity and clinically presents as isolated, painless mucosal lesions with a verrucoid surface. Accurate diagnosis is important in avoiding aggressive surgical management of this relatively rare condition.