A rare complication after circumcision: keloid of the penis

Int Urol Nephrol. 2006;38(3-4):609-11. doi: 10.1007/s11255-006-0021-6. Epub 2006 Nov 16.

Abstract

Keloids are benign hyperproliferative growths of dermal collagen that usually result from excessive tissue response to skin trauma. Although benign, they may be seen as a painful and/or pruritic lesions. A 15-year-young boy was admitted to our clinic with an enlarged scar and pain on the penis for about 1 year after a routine circumcision operation. Complete surgical resection of the lesion was done and histopathological examination revealed keloid of the penis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Circumcision, Male / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Keloid / etiology*
  • Keloid / pathology
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases / etiology*
  • Penile Diseases / pathology