Genital porokeratosis: A rare entity

Authors

  • Kikkeri Narayanshetty Naveen
  • SB Athaniker
  • D Joshika Bhandary
  • Rahul R Shetty
  • Dr. MD Chandan
  • Dr. Anitha S

Keywords:

Genital, porokeratosis, itch

Abstract

Porokeratosis involving the genitalia can occur as part of generalized porokeratosis with genital involvement or as localized porokeratosis that is confined to the genital area. Porokeratosis confined to the genitalia (genital porokeratosis) is considered as an extremely rare entity and is classified as classic or plaque-type porokeratosis of Mibelli. Here, we report a 42-year-old male presenting with the itchy genital porokeratosis. This case has been presented for its classical presentation and rarity. 

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Robinson JB, Im DD, Jockle G, Roshenshein NB. Vulvar porokeratosis: Case report and review of literature. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 1999;18:169-73.

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Published

2017-06-13

How to Cite

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Naveen KN, Athaniker S, Bhandary DJ, Shetty RR, MD Chandan D, Anitha S D. Genital porokeratosis: A rare entity. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jun.13 [cited 2025Apr.18];27(1):95-6. Available from: http://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1038

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2017): January - March

Section

Case Reports