Genital elephantiasis in men.
Ann Chir Plast Esthet
; 69(1): 92-96, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Penoscrotal elephantiasis (PSE) is defined as an increase, sometimes considerable, in the volume of the external genitalia, which will be responsible for an unsightly appearance, a sexological impact and a psychological harm. The cause may be primary or secondary to a parasitic disease (filarsiosis) or to intrinsic or extrinsic lymphatic obstruction. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, with penoscrotal involvement being the most frequent. The etiological research implies the realization of certain complementary examinations according to the circumstances. Surgical treatment ideally consists of excising the mass. followed by reconstruction using grafts or local flaps of healthy skin, which is an important way of restoring comfort to the patient. We report two cases of penoscrotal elephantiasis treated surgically with good functional and aesthetic results. We update, through our own experience, aspects of the diagnostic and therapeutic care of penoscrotal elephantiasis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Éléphantiasis
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Maladies de l'appareil génital mâle
Limites:
Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
Ann Chir Plast Esthet
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article