Localized penile bullous pemphigoid of childhood
Abstract
Bullous pemphigoid is an acquired autoimmune bullous condition that is uncommon in childhood. Genital involvement is extremely rare. We present a case of a 7-year-old boy with bullous lesions confined to the glans penis. Precise diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and specific histopathologic testing. Oral corticosteroid therapy is the treatment of choice.
Keywords: Circumcision, Bullous pemphigoid, Autoimmune, Penile blisters, Skin basement membrane
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PII: S1477-5131(08)00288-X
doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2008.02.008
Published by Elsevier Inc.
