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.
ITALIAN MOUNTAINS. There are two major mountain ranges in Italy, the Alps and the Apennines. The Alps run west to east across Northern Italy and share borders with France, Switzerland and Austria.They are divided into regions known as the Occidentali, the Centrali, and the Orientali.The Apennine Mountains run 1000km north to south along Italyâs eastern coast.he Alps run west to east across Northern Italy and share borders with France, Switzerland and Austria. They are divided into regions known as the Occidentali, the Centrali, and the Orientali. The Apennine Mountains run 1000km north to south along Italyâs eastern coast.