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balanitis xerotica obliterans

Friday 26 October 2007

Definition: Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) is a chronic dermatitis of unknown etiology most often involving the glans and prepuce but sometimes extending into the urethra.

References

Gargollo PC, Kozakewich HP, Bauer SB, Borer JG, Peters CA, Retik AB, Diamond DA. Balanitis xerotica obliterans in boys. J Urol. 2005 Oct;174(4 Pt 1):1409-12. PMID: 16145451