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GA80.0 category

Aphthosis of penis or scrotum

Definition

Genital aphthosis in men is a non-infective but often painful ulceration of penile, scrotal or perigenital skin. It may be associated with oral ulceration (orogenital aphthosis) or with Behçet disease but may occur on its own. Both genital and orogenital aphthosis may represent formes frustes of Behçet disease.

Inclusions

  • Genital aphthosis in the male

Also indexed as

Aphthosis of penis or scrotumGenital aphthosis in the malemale genital aphthosismale genital organ aphthous ulcer

Nearby in Ulcerative disorders of the penis or scrotum