Korean J Urol.
2005 Sep;46(9):1001-1003.
Herpes Zoster of the Penis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. crhaw@khmc.or.kr
- 2Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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Although herpes zoster can affect any dermatome, outbreaks most often occur in the thoracic and facial regions. Recently, herpes zoster involving the penis was reported. Here, an unusual case of herpes zoster involving the penis, with underlying prostate cancer, is reported.