[Langerhans-cell histiocytosis of the penis]

Urologe A. 1999 Jan;38(1):42-5. doi: 10.1007/s001200050243.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Involvement of the male genitalia by langerhans cell histiocytosis ist very rare. It has been reported in only three cases yet. We present a patient with recurrent disease of the skin of the penis and by proliferation involvement of the distal urethra and the corpus cavernosum. An overview of the disease and its therapy is given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cystoscopy
  • Female
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Penile Diseases / drug therapy
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnosis
  • Urethral Diseases / drug therapy
  • Urethral Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Urethral Obstruction / drug therapy