Which of the following conditions involves a tight prepuce which, once retracted, cannot be returned?
A) Phimosis
B) Paraphimosis
C) Balanitis
D) Balanoposthitis
B) Paraphimosis
This describes paraphimosis. Phimosis describes a foreskin which cannot be retracted. Balanitis involves an inflammation of the glans, whereas balanoposthitis involves inflammation of both the glans and the prepuce.
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