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I was wondering is a biopsy required to diagnose balanitis xerotica obliterans or is there another type of test?

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BXO: This diagnosis can be made be inspection and examination. Treatment is usually topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics can be used also. Often this diagnosis is made after a circumcision

Answered 8/6/2014

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