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IM: Venerology
meduploader - 05-31-09 13:45
A 60-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is seen by his physician because of a 3-month history of an erythematous, pruritic lesion on his glans penis. Fungal balanitis is suspected, and he is treated with daily cleansing and topical application of nystatin ointment. After 1 month of treatment, his lesion still persists without change. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the treatment of this patient?
meduploader - 05-31-09 13:45
A 60-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is seen by his physician because of a 3-month history of an erythematous, pruritic lesion on his glans penis. Fungal balanitis is suspected, and he is treated with daily cleansing and topical application of nystatin ointment. After 1 month of treatment, his lesion still persists without change. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the treatment of this patient?
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Re: IM: Venerology babbu5508 - 08-30-10 01:54 My answer is: a.
Biopsy of the penile lesion ...erythematous, pruritic lesion on his glans penis that does not get better with treatment...carcinoma to be sspected...in elderly..
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