Penoscrotal elephantiasis (PSE) is defined as an increase, sometimes considerable, in the volume of the external genitalia, which will be responsible for an unsightly appearance, a sexological impact and a psychological harm. The cause may be primary or secondary to a parasitic disease (filarsiosis) or to intrinsic or extrinsic lymphatic obstruction. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, with penoscrotal involvement being the most frequent. The etiological research implies the realization of certain complementary examinations according to the circumstances. Surgical treatment ideally consists of excising the mass. followed by reconstruction using grafts or local flaps of healthy skin, which is an important way of restoring comfort to the patient. We report two cases of penoscrotal elephantiasis treated surgically with good functional and aesthetic results. We update, through our own experience, aspects of the diagnostic and therapeutic care of penoscrotal elephantiasis.
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Aktuelle Urol
December 2024
Klinik für Urologie, Kinderurologie und roboterassistierte minimalinvasive Urologie, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany.
Enormous oedema of the male genitals, such as penoscrotal elephantiasis, is a very rare condition. It is usually a result of recurrent inflammation, trauma or malignancy, although the main cause is lymphatic filariasis. Furthermore, it is a challenging condition for both patient as well as the attending healthcare team.
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March 2024
Department of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, Morocco.
Penoscrotal lymphedema is a manifestation of disrupted lymphatic drainage, causing a significant increase in scrotal volume. impacting both aesthetics and quality of life. Elephantiasis, classified as stage III by the International Society of Lymphology, represents the advanced stage of scrotal lymphedema, often linked to parasitic diseases.
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January 2024
Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery Department, Military Hospital of Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Morroco.
Penoscrotal elephantiasis (PSE) is defined as an increase, sometimes considerable, in the volume of the external genitalia, which will be responsible for an unsightly appearance, a sexological impact and a psychological harm. The cause may be primary or secondary to a parasitic disease (filarsiosis) or to intrinsic or extrinsic lymphatic obstruction. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, with penoscrotal involvement being the most frequent.
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October 2022
Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, I-80138 Naples, Italy.
Massive scrotal elephantiasis is a rare disease that usually requires a surgical approach. Lymphedema of the genitalia can have a different presentation that requires different treatment. The present study describes the case of a 43-year-old Caucasian male patient by scrotal elephantiasis of unknown causes with a buried penis.
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November 2022
Urology, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, PRT.
Lymphedema is a manifestation of lymphatic system disturbance and deranged lymph transport, with resultant swelling, a proliferation of parenchymal and stromal elements, and excess deposition of the extracellular matrix. It may occur in any part of the body, most frequently in the limbs. Staging ranges from inconspicuous lymphatic system derangement to lymphatic elephantiasis.
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