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Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic micaceous balanitis
Definition
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A rare form of balanitis characterized by silvery white plaque with micaceous scaling on glans penis
Clinical features
Epidemiology
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Close to 25 cases reported
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Unknown etiology and pathogenesis
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Usually seen above 50 years of age (mean age at diagnosis, 63)
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Often associated with a previous adult circumcision, usually for acquired phimosis, or occasionally in uncircumcised men
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Often a history of prior trauma or previous disease
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No evidence of correlation with HPV infection
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