Amebiasis of the penis

Penile amebiasis is rarely a recognized entity because the penis is not the usual site of presentation for amebiasis. Homosexual men have a higher risk of acquiring the lesion. Amebic ulcers resemble cutaneous lesions arising from squamous cell carcinoma, chancroid, primary syphilis, granuloma ingui...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1996-07, Vol.48 (1), p.151-154
Main Authors: Hejase, Mohamed J., Bihrle, Richard, Castillo, Gilberto, Coogan, Christopher L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Amebiasis - diagnosis
Biological and medical sciences
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Male
Male genital diseases
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Non tumoral diseases
Penile Diseases - diagnosis
Penile Diseases - parasitology
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Summary:Penile amebiasis is rarely a recognized entity because the penis is not the usual site of presentation for amebiasis. Homosexual men have a higher risk of acquiring the lesion. Amebic ulcers resemble cutaneous lesions arising from squamous cell carcinoma, chancroid, primary syphilis, granuloma inguinale, and many other causes. An amebic ulcer should be suspected in a patient with balanoposthitis that resists antibiotic therapy. Biopsy is fundamental to isolate the trophozoites to confirm the diagnosis. Metronidazole and hydrochloric emetine are still the treatment of choice. This diagnosis should especially be considered in cases of lesions detected in patients who practice anogenital sex or who are immunocompromised.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00108-2