Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus was first described by Hallopeau (1887), who regarded it as a variant of lichen planus. Ormsby (1910), however, considered it to be a separate disease entity. Stuhmer (1928) used the term "balanitis xerotica obliterans" to describe a case in which there was progressive sclerosis and atrophy of the glans penis and preputial remains following an operation for congen...

Malignant melanomas of the penis and urethra are rare.1–7 These lesions typically appear in an older age group.1–3,5–8 Presentation is usually late,1,6 with thick primary lesions9 and a high incidence of regional metastatic disease.1,5,8 Little is known about risk factors for or the pathogenesis of this disease. Furthermore, there is lack of consensus as to the extent of treatment that is indic...

Compared with the dry external skin surface of the glans penis and penile shaft, the inner mucosa of the foreskin has less keratinization (deposition of fibrous protein) and a higher density of target cells for HIV infection [2]. Some laboratory studies have shown the foreskin is more susceptible to HIV infection than other penile tissue [3], although others have failed to show any difference i...

Priapism is a Pathologically prolonged and painful penile erection, usually unaccompanied with sexual desire. Any painful erection lasting for more than twelve hours is considered priapism. Pathophysiology involves obstruction of the venous drainage from the corpora cavernosa, while that of corpus spongiosum and glans penis remains unaffected, (Kogergos and de Alwis 1986), with the result that ...

We report an unprecedented case of an 8-year old child with no particular pathological history presenting, accompanied by his parents, to the Pediatric Emergency Department with strangulation of the penis occurring 5 days earlier. The patient, curiously, had introduced his penis into a ring. The child had hidden the facts for fear and shame with the hope of being able to extract it alone. Given...