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Balanitis

General inflammation of the glans, presenting as erythema and discomfort, without the distinct cord-like structure of sclerosing lymphangitis.

Circinate balanitis

An annular, serpiginous plaque associated with reactive arthritis, a distinct morphology from a subcutaneous cord.

Erythroplasia of Queyrat

A velvety, red plaque representing carcinoma in situ, not a firm, linear, subcutaneous structure.

Fixed drug reaction

A well-demarcated, dusky erythematous or violaceous plaque that recurs in the exact same spot upon re-exposure to a specific drug.

Lichen planus

Presents as violaceous papules or an annular plaque, sometimes with a lacy white pattern, not a subcutaneous cord.

Penile intraepithelial neoplasia

A precancerous lesion appearing as a persistent plaque, confirmed by biopsy, and not a transient, cord-like vessel.

Zoon's balanitis

A shiny, moist, orange-red plaque with 'cayenne pepper' spots on the glans of uncircumcised men, a surface change rather than a deep structure.

lichen sclerosus

Causes atrophic, white, 'cigarette paper' skin and can lead to phimosis, but does not present as a distinct cord-like structure.

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