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

Tick Bite on Glans Penis: The Role of Dermoscopy

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. ksderm77@unitel.co.kr
  • 2Department of Environmental Medical Biology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • 3Department of Dermatology, The Catholic University of Korea School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Dermoscopy*
Male
Penis*
Ticks*

Figure

  • 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.

  • 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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