A Case of Male Genital Psoriasis without Involvement of the Glans Penis

We present the first reported case of chronic plaque psoriasis affecting the penile shaft without involvement of the glans. Both consistent histologic and non-cutaneous features of psoriasis facilitated diagnosis in this patient. The sclerotic plaque on the patient ’s penile shaft resolved following biologic therapy for psoriasis. This rare presentation of genital psoriasis highlights important learning points for clinicians and dermatopathologists. First, genital psoriasis may affect the penile shaft without involvement of the glans penis. Second, non-cutan eous signs of psoriasis can inform diagnosis when clinical presentation is atypical. Third, psoriasis exhibits a broad spectrum of histopathology.Case Rep Dermatol 2022;14:66 –70
Source: Case Reports in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research