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Male reproductive system
Male reproductive system

Erythroplasia of Queyrat

Erythroplasia of Queyrat is an early form of skin cancer found on the penis . The cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma in situ.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The condition is most often seen in men who have not been circumcised . It is linked to the human papilloma virus (HPV).

Symptoms

The main symptoms are a red rash and irritation on the tip of the penis.

Signs and tests

The health care provider will examine the penis to diagnose the condtion.

Treatment

Treatment may include:

  • Skin creams such as imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil. These creams are used for several weeks to months
  • Anti-inflammatory (steroid) creams, if other medicines do not work

If skin creams do not work, your doctor may recommend other treatments such as:

  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Freezing the cancer cells (cryotherapy )
  • Scraping away cancer cells and using electricity to kill any that remain (curettage and electrodesiccation)

References

Premalignant and malignant nonmelanoma skin tumors. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 21.

Cobb CW, Lawrence N. Bowen's disease and erythroplasia of Querat. n: Lebwohl MG, Heymann WR, Berth-Jones J, Coulson I, eds.Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009.



 

Updated: 11/20/2012

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.


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