We have located links that may give you full text access.
EVALUATION STUDY
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Augmented diagnostic capability using videodermatoscopy on selected infectious and non-infectious penile growths.
International Journal of Dermatology 2011 December
BACKGROUND: A large variety of infectious and non-infectious penile growths may occur on the glans or shaft with variable clinical presentation. Although most of these penile growths can be diagnosed through medical history and clinical examination, small, single or early lesions may not be easily recognized or differentiated by their clinical features. Videodermatoscopy (VD) is a non-invasive technique that has greatly improved the diagnostic accuracy for pigmented and non-pigmented skin disorders.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Selected cases of penile growths from our Genital Dermatology Clinic have been evaluated by VD in order to identify specific VD patterns.
RESULTS: Pearly penile papules, Fordyce's spots, genital warts, molluscum contagiosum, angiokeratoma of Fordyce, and median raphe penile cysts were found to show specific VD features, which are described and analyzed in detail.
CONCLUSIONS: VD offers the possibility to enhance diagnostic accuracy and aids in the differential diagnosis of selected infectious and non-infectious penile growths. In case of single or not clinically specific lesions, VD allows non-invasive recognition of specific patterns and features in order to make a more definitive diagnosis and to rule out clinically similar growths, thus avoiding biopsy and other invasive measures in some cases.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Selected cases of penile growths from our Genital Dermatology Clinic have been evaluated by VD in order to identify specific VD patterns.
RESULTS: Pearly penile papules, Fordyce's spots, genital warts, molluscum contagiosum, angiokeratoma of Fordyce, and median raphe penile cysts were found to show specific VD features, which are described and analyzed in detail.
CONCLUSIONS: VD offers the possibility to enhance diagnostic accuracy and aids in the differential diagnosis of selected infectious and non-infectious penile growths. In case of single or not clinically specific lesions, VD allows non-invasive recognition of specific patterns and features in order to make a more definitive diagnosis and to rule out clinically similar growths, thus avoiding biopsy and other invasive measures in some cases.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app