Eruptive Penile Syringomas in an Adolescent: Novel Approach with Serial Microexcisions and Suture–Adhesive Repair

Penile syringomas are benign adnexal tumors that are usually asymptomatic but can be cosmetically distressing. Because of the delicate nature of skin in this region, treatment is difficult, and there are few case reports of procedural destruction of these tumors. We report a case of successful surgi...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2016-03, Vol.33 (2), p.e57-e60
Main Authors: Todd, Patricia S., Gordon, Samantha C., Rovner, Rebecca L., Tung, Rebecca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesives
Adolescent
Humans
Male
Microsurgery
Penile Neoplasms - pathology
Penile Neoplasms - surgery
Sutures
Sweat Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Sweat Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Syringoma - pathology
Syringoma - surgery
Wound Healing
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Summary:Penile syringomas are benign adnexal tumors that are usually asymptomatic but can be cosmetically distressing. Because of the delicate nature of skin in this region, treatment is difficult, and there are few case reports of procedural destruction of these tumors. We report a case of successful surgical excision using Castroviejo ophthalmic scissors followed by primary closure with fast‐absorbing plain gut suture and a cyanoacrylate adhesive application. This procedure was well tolerated and had an impressive cosmetic outcome.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.12745