Penile Lymphangioma: review of the literature with a case presentation.

Autor: Macki M; Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 USA., Anand SK; Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 USA., Jaratli H; Department of Pathology, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 USA., Dabaja AA; 3Department of Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Basic and clinical andrology [Basic Clin Androl] 2019 Jan 28; Vol. 29, pp. 1. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jan 28 (Print Publication: 2019).
DOI: 10.1186/s12610-018-0081-3
Abstrakt: Background: Penile lymphangiomas are rare manifestations of lymphangiomas or lymphatic malformations which are more commonly found in the head or neck region of the body. Lymphangiomas are further categorized as lymphangioma circumscriptum, cavernous lymphangioma, cystic hygroma, or acquired lymphangiomas (also known as lymphangiectasia), based on their depth and etiology.
Results: A literature review revealed only 30 cases of penile lymphangioma between 1947 and March 30, 2018. Several causes were attributed to the acquired penile lymphangiomas, including trauma, phimosis, and infection. While penile lymphangiomas can be initially mistaken for an infection, a thorough history and physical examination is sufficient to clinically diagnose a lymphangioma of the penis. Historically, surgical excision has been the gold standard of treatment for this condition. When asymptomatic, patients may opt for conservative management with avoidance of mechanical trauma alone. Other physicians have revealed novel treatment plans to rid patients of their penile lymphangioma such as a staged laser procedure.
Conclusion: In this article, we elucidate the causes, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes associated with penile lymphangiomas found in the literature while also presenting the case of a 30-year-old African-American man diagnosed with acquired penile lymphangioma.
Competing Interests: This study was approved by the Henry Ford Hospital Institutional Review Board (IRB #11419).Upon outpatient follow-up, the patient consented to publishing his information and images (although they have been anonymized). The appropriate forms have been uploaded.The authors declare that they have no competing interests.Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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