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Fibroepithelial polyp originating from the glans penis in a child

Ibrahim Yildirim1, Cem Irkilata, Fahri Sumer

  • 1Department of Urology Pathology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. doktorfahri@yahoo.com

International Journal of Urology : Official Journal of the Japanese Urological Association
|March 11, 2004
PubMed

Insights

A fibroepithelial polyp, a benign urinary tract neoplasm, was found in a child arising from the glans penis. This is the first reported case of this rare penile lesion in a pediatric patient.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Dermatopathology

Background:

  • Fibroepithelial polyps are benign neoplasms commonly found in the urinary tract.
  • These lesions typically present in adults but have been reported in various locations within the urinary system.

Observation:

  • A rare case of a fibroepithelial polyp originating from the glans penis in a pediatric patient is presented.
  • The lesion was identified in a young male patient, representing an unusual anatomical site for this type of tumor.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a fibroepithelial polyp.
  • The polyp exhibited typical fibroepithelial characteristics, confirming its benign nature.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known anatomical distribution of fibroepithelial polyps.
  • It highlights the importance of considering fibroepithelial polyps in the differential diagnosis of penile lesions in children.
  • Further research may be needed to understand the etiology and behavior of these polyps in pediatric patients.

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