Balanoposthitis

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Balanoposthitis Classification and external resources
ICD-10	N48.1
ICD-9	607.1
DiseasesDB	1229
eMedicine	derm/615

Balanoposthitis is an inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce.

[edit] Causes

In sheep (rams/wethers), ulcerative enzootic balanoposthitis is caused by the Corynebacterium renale group (C. renale, C. pilosum & C. cystidis). It is also known as "pizzle rot".

For the condition in bulls, caused by a virus see Bovine herpesvirus 1.

v • d • e Diseases of the pelvis, genitals and breasts (N40-N99, 600-629) Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs Pelvic inflammatory disease: Salpingitis · Oophoritis · Hydrosalpinx · Parametritis · Vaginitis · Vulvitis Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract Endometriosis (Adenomyosis) · prolapse (Cystocele, Rectocele, Urethrocele) obstetric fistulae (Vesicovaginal fistula, Rectovaginal fistula) Ovarian cyst · Endometrial polyp · Retroverted uterus · Asherman's syndrome · Hematometra · Leukorrhea menstruation (Amenorrhoea, Oligomenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Menometrorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, Dysmenorrhea) intercourse (Dyspareunia, Vaginismus) · Mittelschmerz Atrophic vaginitis · Habitual abortion · Female infertility (Anovulation) · Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Diseases of male genital organs prostate: Benign prostatic hyperplasia · Prostatitis testicle/epididymis: Hydrocele testis · Spermatocele · Testicular torsion · Orchitis · Epididymitis · Male infertility (Azoospermia, Oligospermia) penis: Phimosis · Balanoposthitis · Balanitis · Priapism · Sexual dysfunction (Erectile dysfunction) · Peyronie's disease Hematospermia · Retrograde ejaculation Disorders of breast Chronic cystic mastitis · Mastitis · Gynecomastia · Galactorrhea · Mastodynia · Nipple discharge · Galactocele · Ptosis See also congenital conditions (Q50-Q56, 752)