Balanitis is defined as which condition?

• A. An inflammation of the glans penis, often with posthitis; associated with phimosis, inadequate cleansing under the foreskin, skin disorders, and pathogens (e.g., Candida albicans)
• B. A cyst located between testis and epididymis
• C. Endometrial polyps
• D. Testicular cancer risk

Answer: (A)

Balanitis is an inflammatory condition of the glans penis, often with inflammation of the foreskin (posthitis). It commonly occurs when hygiene under the foreskin is inadequate, phimosis is present, skin conditions affect the area, or infectious agents such as Candida albicans are involved. This description precisely captures the location, the typical accompanying foreskin involvement, and the usual risk factors and causes, making it the best match. The other options refer to problems outside the glans—such as a cyst located between the testis and epididymis, endometrial polyps, or a risk related to testicular cancer—so they do not describe balanitis.