Early cases of BXO can appear similar to those of candidal balanitis or to those of one of the various penile dermatoses, such as vitiligo, scleroderma, or erythroplasia of Queyrat. Although physical findings can suggest BXO, cutaneous biopsy and histology are needed to make a definitive diagnosis (Figure 4).
The Apennines form the backbone of the country running down the full length of the Italian peninsula from the Cadibona Pass to the tip of Calabria, continuing onto the island of Sicily. The range is about 2,000 kilometres long.
The Peninsula of Italy. The Italian peninsula lies just west of the Balkan Peninsula. It is shaped like a long, high-heeled boot. The peninsula is about 700 miles (1,127 km) long and only about 100 miles (161 km) wide for much of its length. The toe of the boot seems aimed to kick the nearby island of Sicily.eography of Ancient Rome. After the death of Alexander in 323 B.C., control in the Mediterranean slowly shifted from the Balkan Peninsula to the peninsula of Italy. Over the centuries, many peoples had settled there, among them the Latins.