Penile Calciphylaxis

Urology. 2020 Jun:140:e8-e9. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.03.003. Epub 2020 Mar 16.

Abstract

The proposed image reports the case of penile calciphylaxis. Calciphylaxis is a rare obliterative small vessel vasculopathy associated with diabetes mellitus, end-stage renal disease. Penile involvement is even rarer with only 50 cases reported, and agreement on appropriate diagnosis and management is unclear. This rarity exposes, as in our situation, to misdiagnosis, with possible iatrogeny (dermocorticoides in the case of balanitis). As the biopsy of the glans is not recommended, the clinical diagnosis is essential. Diffuse calcifications appearance on the reported ultrasound could support the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calciphylaxis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis*