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¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yüzüncü Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey. daghanmd@yahoo.co.uk

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Urology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Buried penis is a congenital condition with normal penile attachments, distinct from trapped penis, which involves skin deficiency post-surgery.
Circumcision in undiagnosed congenital concealed penis cases can lead to complications.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management of penile anomalies.

Observation:

A case of congenital buried penis presented with worsening clinical findings after two circumcision procedures at 1.5 years of age.
The patient had a history of repeated surgical interventions for a condition that was not initially correctly identified.
Deterioration of clinical status indicated a complication arising from inappropriate surgical management.

Findings:

Congenital buried penis can be misdiagnosed or complicated by subsequent procedures like circumcision.
Surgical intervention is necessary for correcting congenital buried penis, especially when complicated by prior surgeries.
The presented case underscores the importance of differentiating buried penis from other penile anomalies to guide treatment.

Implications:

Avoidance of circumcision in suspected congenital concealed penis cases is recommended until a definitive diagnosis is established.
Proper surgical techniques are essential for managing buried penis to prevent iatrogenic complications.
This case contributes to the understanding of managing complex pediatric penile conditions and informs surgical decision-making.