Korean J Dermatol.  1994 Feb;32(1):153-157.

Erythroplasia of Queyrat Involving the Distal Glans Penis Surrounding the Urethral Meatus

• Kwun BD
• Kim SJ
• Won YH
• Chun IK

Abstract

Erythroplasia of Queyrat is an uncommon form of carcinoma in situ involving the glans penis and adjacent mucosal structures. Treatment modalities of Erythroplasia of Queyrat vary widely and topical 5-fluorouracil treatment is very effective and regarded as the choice of t eatment. This article reports a case of erythroplasia of Queyrat involving the perimeatal region of the glans penis and identifies the difficulty of effectively treating erythroplasia of Queyrat which is adjaer to the urethral meatus with 5-fluorouracil and usefulness of electron beam irradiation therapy.

Keyword

Erythroplasia of Queyrat; Urethral Meatus

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma in Situ
Erythroplasia*
Fluorouracil
Male
Penis*
Fluorouracil