Keloid formation after circumcision and its treatment

Abstract Circumcision is performed in many communities around the world for either medical, ethnic, or religious issues. It is a safe procedure when it is performed by a fully trained surgeon. However, complications such as bleeding, infection, diminished penile sensation, urethral injury and amputa...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric urology 2013-02, Vol.9 (1), p.e54-e56
Main Authors: Demirdover, Cenk, Sahin, Baris, Vayvada, Haluk, Oztan, Hasan Yucel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Topical
Child, Preschool
Circumcision, Male - adverse effects
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Hypertrophic scar
Injections, Intralesional
Keloid - drug therapy
Keloid - etiology
Keloid - surgery
Male
Pediatrics
Penile keloid
Penis - pathology
Penis - surgery
Steroid
Steroids - administration & dosage
Urology
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Summary:Abstract Circumcision is performed in many communities around the world for either medical, ethnic, or religious issues. It is a safe procedure when it is performed by a fully trained surgeon. However, complications such as bleeding, infection, diminished penile sensation, urethral injury and amputation of the glans are occasionally seen. Keloid is the result of excessive deposition of collagen in the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. It usually develops at the site of trauma or surgical injuries. Keloid formation on the penis is a very rare condition. In this study, we present a case of keloid formation after circumcision and review the related literature.
ISSN:1477-5131
1873-4898
DOI:10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.07.018