What is the diagnosis for a patient with a scrotal skin lesion characterized by a cluster of smooth, flesh-colored papules, who has never been sexually active and is asymptomatic, with no pain or ulceration?

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Differential Diagnosis for Scrotal Skin Lesion

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Fordyce spots: These are small, smooth, flesh-colored papules that can appear on the scrotum, penis, or lips. They are benign and common, especially in young adults. The patient's description of a cluster of smooth, flesh-colored papules on the scrotum, with no history of sexual activity, makes this a likely diagnosis.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Angiokeratomas: These are small, dark red to purple lesions that can appear on the scrotum. However, they can also be flesh-colored. They are usually asymptomatic and can be found in clusters.
  • Seborrheic keratoses: These are benign growths that can appear anywhere on the body, including the scrotum. They are usually flesh-colored or slightly darker and can be smooth or wart-like.
  • Epidermal inclusion cysts: These are small, smooth bumps that can appear on the scrotum. They are usually flesh-colored and can be filled with a cheesy material.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Genital warts (condyloma acuminatum): Although the patient has never been sexually active, it's still possible to contract genital warts through non-sexual contact or vertical transmission. Genital warts can appear as flesh-colored papules, and it's essential to rule out this diagnosis due to its potential for malignancy and transmission.
  • Molluscum contagiosum: This is a viral infection that can cause small, flesh-colored papules on the skin. It's highly contagious and can be spread through skin-to-skin contact or fomites.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Lymphangioma circumscriptum: This is a rare condition that can cause clusters of small, flesh-colored papules on the scrotum. It's usually associated with lymphatic malformations.
  • Neurofibromas: These are rare, benign tumors that can appear on the scrotum. They are usually flesh-colored and can be smooth or nodular.

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