erythroplasia of Queyrat

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Introduction

Generally occurs in uncircumcised men on the glans penis, coronal sulcus, inner surface of the prepuce, or rarely in women on the vulva. These lesions metastasize more frequently (30%) than Bowen's disease. Invasive growth results in granulating, bleeding, soft, crusted nodules.

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References

  1. Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common and Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 223