Thalidomide in plasma cell balanitis refractory to conventional topical treatment
An. bras. dermatol
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93(6): 881-883, Nov.-Dec. 2018. graf
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Zoon's plasma cell balanitis is a chronic genital inflammatory dermatosis that affects uncircumcised men, especially the elderly. It's characterized by painless erythematous plaques of orange hue, located on the glans penis and foreskin. Circumcision is the most effective treatment; however, it can be hard for patients to accept. As an alternative, topical calcineurin inhibitors are used, with good response. This article reports the case of a 32-year-old patient, HIV carrier, diagnosed with Zoon's plasma cell balanitis. Treatment with topical tacrolimus was administered, without improvement. A 6-week course of thalidomide resulted in complete remission of the lesions, without recurrence after eight months of follow-up.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Plasmocytes
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Thalidomide
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Balanite
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Infections opportunistes liées au SIDA
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2018
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória/BR
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