N48.5: Ulcer of penis
A penile ulcer may be caused by pathogens, for example. A penile ulcer may also be caused by prolonged pressure on the penis. This pressure may be due to a tube inserted into the bladder, for example. There are also other things that can cause a penile ulcer. A penile ulcer may be painful.
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