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Strangulation of the penis Strangulation of the penis is caused by rings placed on the penis, us...

Periurethral abscess Periurethral abscesses were once common with high morbid ity but are now rar...

Phimosis in adults Scarring in adults occurs as a result of balanitis (inflammation of the glans...

Phimosis in boys In true phimosis the prepuce does not retract ( Figure 85.13 This may result in ...

Paraphimosis A tight foreskin once retracted may be di ffi cult to return and a paraphimosis result...

Pathology Carcinoma of the penis is most typically a squamous cell carcinoma arising in the skin...

Penile intraepithelial neoplasia (carcinoma in situ of the penis, Bowen’s disease, erythroplasia ...

Malignant melanoma of the penis This is an uncommon tumour with the principles of manage - ment ...

Other abnormalities of the penis Erectile dysfunction ED is failure to attain or maintain an erec...

Other conditions of the urethra Urethral fistula This is seen after failed hypospadias surgery ( F...

CH A P T E R

Investigations A biopsy should be performed. MRI is performed for local staging. Assessment of l...

Learning objectives To recognise and understand: The common congenital anomalies of the urethra â...

INJURIES OF THE PENIS Avulsion of the skin of the penis Entanglement of clothing in rotating mac...

Injuries to the male urethra Bulbar urethral trauma The patient usually gives a history of a fal...

FURTHER READING Kaisary A V , Ballaro A, Pigott K. Urology: lecture notes , 7th edn. Hoboken, NJ:...

Fracture of the penis Fracture of the penis usually occurs when the erect penis is bent suddenly...

INFECTION AND INFLAMMATION OF THE PENIS AND URETHRA Fournier’s gangrene This is progressive infec...

Condylomata acuminata (synonym:

Congenital anomalies Posterior urethral valves The incidence of posterior urethral valves is aro...