Male genitalia are thought to be particularly rapidly evolving morphological structures, but there have been few quantitative interspecific comparisons between the evolutionary rates of genital and nongenital traits. We characterize the morphology of hemipenes in 25 Caribbean Anolis lizard species, and compare rates of hemipenial evolution to those of traits related to ecology or visual signali...

cut and the sore exhibited a dirty, yellowish, grey surface. Large suppurating buboes were found in both groins, that in the right having nearly destroyed the gland tissue, though neither had penetrated very near the surface. Some small ulcers on the mons veneris, sacrum and thighs. Head.?Brain healthy, slightly congested. Lungs congested ; surface lobules much mottled. Trachcea healthy, free f...

Research papers continue to flood the scientific journals with insights into the biological activity and potential clinical uses of nitric oxide (NO): a gas controlling a seemingly limitless range of functions in the body. Each revelation adds to nitric oxide's already lengthy resume in controlling the circulation of the blood, and regulating activities of the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, stom...

Dr Itch is evaluating a young man named Sam who has pruritic papules on his hands and genitals. A mineral oil preparation confirms scabies. Dr Itch recommends treatment with permethrin cream. Sam reveals that he lives with his girlfriend and brother, both of whom have developed symptoms suggestive of scabies. Neither Sam’s girlfriend nor his brother is a patient of Dr Itch. In fact, Sam confide...

^ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Managing lymphoedema of the male genitals is challenging, distressing and potentially life-threatening if not managed appropriately. Consideration is made of the classification, clinical presentation, lymphatic anatomy and management of genital lymphoedema in clinical practice. The article addresses the Issues raised when caring for patients suffering from this condition...

Complete genital self-mutilation (GSM), mostly a non-suicidal behavior, is a rare occurrence among patients with psychotic and non-psychotic disorders. This case report is on a patient who, in the shadow of severe psychotic manifestations with overwhelming socio-cultural contents, completely self-mutilated his external genitals. Emergency surgical and psychiatric management improved his conditi...

This article intends to present the Scandinavian legislation on female genital mutilation and explore the implications of the laws. Juxtaposing trends of plastic genital surgery in the West with claims that female circumcision may be a practice generally abandoned in Scandinavia, we highlight the double morality inherent in current public discussions. Finally, we pose the question: Is the legal...

This review aims to highlight the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of the most common dermatoses of the male genitals in old age. Diseases of the male genitalia range from infectious problems to inflammatory and neoplastic dermatoses. These can affect sexual and urinary functions. The importance of the former in older men should not be underestimated. Pre-malignant and malignant penil...