Balanitis plasmacellularis
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Balanitis plasmacellularis (also known as "Balanoposthitis chronica circumscripta plasmacellularis," "Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis," "Plasma cell balanitis," "Plasma cell vulvitis," "Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis," "Zoon's balanitis," "Zoon's erythroplasia," and "Zoon's vulvitis") is a cutaneous condition characterized by a benign
inflammatory skin lesion characterized histologically
by a plasma cell
infiltrate.
A similar condition has been described in women (i.e. "Zoon's vulvitis
"), although its existence is controversial due to the possibility of diagnostic error in many of the cases that have been reported in the medical literature.
It is named for J.J. Zoon, who characterized it in 1952.
Benign
A benign tumor is a tumor that lacks the ability to metastasize. Common examples of benign tumors include moles and uterine fibroids.The term "benign" implies a mild and nonprogressive disease. Indeed, many kinds of benign tumors are harmless to human health...
inflammatory skin lesion characterized histologically
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
by a plasma cell
Plasma cell
Plasma cells, also called plasma B cells, plasmocytes, and effector B cells, are white blood cells which produce large volumes of antibodies. They are transported by the blood plasma and the lymphatic system...
infiltrate.
A similar condition has been described in women (i.e. "Zoon's vulvitis
Vulvitis
Vulvitis is a condition of inflammation of the vulva of a female.Vulvitis is inflammation of the external genital organs of the female . The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina . An inflammation of the vulva is referred to as vulvitis. Vulvitis, like vaginitis, may be...
"), although its existence is controversial due to the possibility of diagnostic error in many of the cases that have been reported in the medical literature.
It is named for J.J. Zoon, who characterized it in 1952.
See also
- ZOON’S BALANITIS (PLASMA CELL BALANITIS)
- BalanitisBalanitisBalanitis is inflammation of the glans penis . When the foreskin is also affected, it is termed balanoposthitis....
- Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitisPseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitisPseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis is a cutaneous condition characterized by skin lesions on the glans penis that are wart-like with scaling.It can present as a cutaneous horn....
- Skin lesion
- List of cutaneous conditions