[The sclero-atrophic lichen as principal cause of acquired phimosis in pediatric age]

G Bolla; G Sartore; L Longo; C Rossi

[The sclero-atrophic lichen as principal cause of acquired phimosis in pediatric age]

Pediatr Med Chir. 2005 May-Aug;27(3-4):91-3.

[Article in Italian]

Authors

G Bolla¹, G Sartore, L Longo, C Rossi

Affiliation

¹ Chirurgia Pediatrica O.C., Dolo. giorgio.bolla@libero.it

PMID: 16910457

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is main cause of phimosis in pediatric age and require surgical therapy. This one, characterized by partial circumcision followed by topical treatment with steroids, is safe and effective.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
Child
Circumcision, Male
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / complications*
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / pathology
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / therapy
Male
Phimosis / etiology*
Phimosis / therapy
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones