Staphylococcal Botryomycosis of the Glans Penis

Pavithran, K.

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 54(4): 216-217

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0973-3922
PMID: 28134219
Document Number: 315297
A middle aged male had botryomycosis affecting the glans penis. There were macroscopic granules that on Gram staining showed masses of staphylococci.Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from the lesion. There was prompt response to surgical removal of the affected tissue in conjunction with systemic cloxacillin.

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