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Revista mexicana de urología
versión On-line ISSN 2007-4085versión impresa ISSN 0185-4542
Resumen
NUNEZ-RAMOS, Carmen Lucía et al. Penile paraffinoma secondary to mineral oil injections. Rev. mex. urol. [online]. 2020, vol.80, n.6, e10. Epub 19-Mayo-2023. ISSN 2007-4085. https://doi.org/10.48193/revistamexicanadeurologa.v80i6.688.
Clinical case description:
A 71-year-old man that received injections of mineral oil and a multivitamin complex in the subcutaneous tissue and corpora cavernosa of the penis, for 8 months, presented with penile deformity and progressive edema of the dorsal region. He came to our hospital 4 days after the lesion had been excised, presenting with necrosis of the penile skin and purulent drainage, requiring resection and debridement of the necrotic tissue.
Relevance:
The unauthorized injection of substances into the penis for cosmetic or sexual purposes has been on the rise in recent years.
Clinical implications:
Penile paraffinoma is a reaction caused by the injection of foreign substances into the penis. Said injections often produce complications that can appear months or years after application and they can be life-threatening.
Conclusions:
The injection of foreign substances into the subcutaneous tissue of the penis can produce severe and devastating complications. Opportune treatment and multidisciplinary management are key to satisfactory patient progression.
Palabras llave : Diseases of the penis; foreign body reaction; penile induration; injection site reaction; mineral oil.