Question

which one of the following terms describes a type of carcinoma in situ of the penis?
balanitis
condyloma acuminata
bowens disease
paraphimosis
chancroid

Explanation:

• Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis, not carcinoma in situ.
• Condyloma acuminata is genital warts (HPV - related), not carcinoma in situ.
• Bowen's disease is a type of squamous cell carcinoma in situ, and it can occur on the penis.
• Paraphimosis is a urological emergency involving the foreskin, not a carcinoma.
• Chancroid is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection, not a carcinoma.

Answer:

C. Bowen's disease