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Multiple Sebaceous Horn on the Penis-an Interesting Case Report
Sasikumar Pattabi1, G Ganesh Kumar2, C Dev Krishna Bharathi2
1Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, 600044 India ; Plot no. 1, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar first Cross Street, Velachery, Chennai, 600042 India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|January 6, 2016
Summary
Sebaceous horns are rare penile growths. This case report details the successful surgical excision and benign histopathological findings of multiple penile sebaceous horns in a 45-year-old male.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Sebaceous horns are uncommon cutaneous appendages typically found on sun-exposed skin.
- Penile sebaceous horns are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases in medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of multiple sebaceous horns on the penis.
- To describe the clinical presentation, surgical management, and histopathological findings of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a 45-year-old male patient with multiple penile sebaceous horns.
- Surgical excision of the sebaceous horns with a margin of healthy surrounding tissue.
- Histopathological examination of the excised specimens.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with multiple sebaceous horns on the penis.
- Surgical excision was performed successfully.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the absence of malignancy in the excised lesions.
Conclusions:
- Multiple sebaceous horns of the penis, though rare, can occur and are amenable to surgical treatment.
- Histopathological examination is crucial to rule out malignant transformation.
- This case adds to the limited literature on penile sebaceous horns.