The Journal of the Association of Physicians of Tamil Nadu Issue 3

Angiokeratoma of the Penile Meatus: A Rare Clinical Finding - A Case Report

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AUTHORS

Dr. G. Gandhi Kannappan1, ✲,  Dr. Rajkumar Samyukta2,  Dr. Jayakar Thomas3

1 –  Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
2 –  Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
3 –  Emeritus Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
✲ –  drkannangandhi@gmail.com

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR

G. Gandhi Kannappan

HISTORY

Available Online: September 2025

ABSTRACT

Angiokeratomas are benign vascular lesions caused by dilatation of superficial dermal capillaries with secondary epidermal hyperkeratosis. Although angiokeratoma of Fordyce commonly involves the scrotum, localization to the penile meatus is extremely rare and may mimic sexually transmitted infections or malignant lesions. We report a rare case of angiokeratoma involving the penile meatus presenting as a few clustered lesions, highlighting its clinical features, diagnostic considerations, and management.

KEYWORDS

Angiokeratoma, Penile Meatus, Genital Angiokeratoma, Vesicular Lesion

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