Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 14, 2026
03:10
Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst
Published on: March 31, 2023
[Recurrent epididymitis in a boy with a webbed penis without chordee: a case report]
Toshiyasu Amano1, Yoshitomo Kobori, Tomohiko Matsushita
1Department of Urology, Nagano Red Cross Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|December 4, 2004
Summary
Recurrent epididymitis in an 11-year-old boy was successfully treated with surgery for webbed penis and phimosis. The surgical intervention resolved the epididymitis, with no recurrence observed post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Recurrent epididymitis can significantly impact a child's quality of life.
- Diagnostic workup for chronic epididymitis in children often involves ruling out anatomical abnormalities.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old male presented with a two-year history of recurrent epididymitis.
- Physical examination revealed induration of the left epididymal tail, webbed penis, and true phimosis.
- Standard investigations including urine tests, blood work, ultrasonography, and pelvic MRI were unremarkable.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with webbed penis without chordee.
- Surgical correction involved a transverse incision with longitudinal suture for the webbed penis and a dorsal incision for phimosis.
- The surgical procedure was technically successful.
Implications:
- Surgical correction of congenital penile anomalies can be an effective treatment for recurrent epididymitis of unknown origin in pediatric patients.
- This case highlights the importance of a thorough physical examination to identify underlying anatomical causes for chronic genitourinary symptoms.
- Successful surgical management led to the complete resolution of epididymitis symptoms, improving the patient's outcome.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:23Infertility in Males
Male infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, arising from various factors that impact different stages of the reproductive process. An endocrine imbalance resulting from conditions like hypogonadism, Klinefelter syndrome, or pituitary disorders can disrupt hormone levels and reduce sperm production. Testicular defects, such as tumors, cryptorchidism, atrophic testes, abnormal sperm morphology, and low sperm count or motility, may arise due to genetic factors, structural...
01:26Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
01:20Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
01:28Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...
01:28Amebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
01:18Trichomoniasis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated protozoan parasite and the causative agent of trichomoniasis, one of the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infections in the United States. This extracellular parasite primarily colonizes the lower genitourinary tract in women—particularly the vagina—and in men, the urethra and prostate. Its structural and functional adaptations enable its survival, motility, and pathogenicity within the host environment.Structural Features and Host EntryT.