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Common penile lesions.

B M Coldiron·C Jacobson
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Abstract

We have briefly summarized some of the most common and confusing penile lesions likely to be seen by the urologist. We have discussed the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment from the dermatologist's point of view. We have included the latest possible references, as many disorders discussed here are rapidly becoming better understood.

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BalanitisCommunicable DiseasesHumansMalePenile DiseasesPenile NeoplasmsSkin DiseasesJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReview

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B M Coldiron, C Jacobson. 1988. Common penile lesions.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3055618/

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