Balanoposthitis in type 2 diabetes mellitus within a brief duration: A case report
Kanish Akash Rajkumar,
Kothapalli Nagapavani,
Mudigubba Manoj Kumar
Abstract:This case report documents the rapid onset of balanoposthitis in a 58‐year‐old male patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus just 2 weeks prior. The patient presented with acute penile pain, swelling, and purulent discharge, necessitating circumcision due to balanoposthitis and phimosis. The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus 14 days prior highlights the potential for rapid development of balanoposthitis despite practicing proper hygiene. This underscores the importance of healthcare practitioners pr… Show more
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