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Paraffinoma of the penis and scrotum (sclerosing granuloma of the male genitalia).

Authors :
Alcalde-Alonso, Mercedes
Velasco-Albendea, Francisco Javier
Soto-Díaz, Agustín
Gómez-Avivar, Pilar
Torres-Gómez, Francisco Javier
Source :
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology. Jan/Feb2017, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p75-77. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents case study of a 28-year-old man immigrant who was admitted to a hospital for progressive thickening of the scrotum and prepuce that he suffered a tank-related injury. The patient then underwent medical examination which revealed paraffinoma, a secondary sclerosing lipogranuloma in his penile and scrotal. The article also discusses the etiology and treatment of paraffinoma among patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03786323
Volume :
83
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120012131
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0378-6323.190889