Dermoscopy of Bowen's disease: pigmented variant on the penis

An Bras Dermatol. 2012 May-Jun;87(3):482-4. doi: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000300023.

Abstract

Pigmented Bowen's disease (PBD) is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma in situ and represents less than 2% of cases of Bowen's disease. It is characterized by a sharply demarcated, pigmented plaque with a scaly or crusted surface on intertriginous and genital areas. The authors describe a case of PBD on the penis and analyze the dermoscopic aspects of this type of lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bowen's Disease / pathology*
  • Dermoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*