Ann Dermatol.  2013 Nov;25(4):528-530. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.528.

Tick Bite on Glans Penis: The Role of Dermoscopy

• Suh KS
• Park JB
• Han SH
• Lee IY
• Cho BK
• Kim ST
• Jang MS

• KMID: 2265086
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.528

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Dermoscopy*
Male
Penis*
Ticks*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) A tick attached to the glans penis. Inset: Dermoscopic findings revealed a female Amblyomma testudinarium. (B) Dermoscopic findings showed the remaining part of the tick.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Dorsal scutum was seen as a small shield ornamented with dark brown spots. The eyes (arrows) were located on the lateral edges of the scutum (×25). (B) Anal groove (arrow) was observed on the posterior portion of the anus (×25).

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