Author: Glossary
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Pearly penile papule
An asymptomatic white papule with a pink, white, or pearly surface on the dorsum of the penis of blacks and uncircumcised men. No treatment is indicated, just reassurance.
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Papular mucinosis
A rare rash of unknown cause, in which mucin deposits are found in the dermis, creating a bumpy (papular) eruption often found on the face or arms. The condition is often associated with lesions of the internal organs and the presence of paraproteins in the bloodstream.
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Papilloretinitis
Inflammation of the optic nerve and retina.
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Papillophlebitis
Non-ischemic central retinal vein occlusion, typically but not exclusively occurring in an otherwise young or healthy patient.
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Villous papilloma
Papilloma with thin, long excrescences present in the urinary bladder, breast, intestinal tract, or choroid plexus of the cerebral ventricles.
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Soft papilloma
Papilloma formed from columnar epithelium; applies to any small, soft growth.
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Intracystic papilloma
Papilloma within a cystic adenoma.
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Hard papilloma
Papilloma that develops from squamous epithelium.
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Fibroepithelial papilloma
A skin tag containing fibrous tissue.
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Papilloma durum
A hardened papilloma, as a wart or corn.