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[A toddler with a swelling of his penis]
1Elisabeth-TweeSteden ziekenhuis, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Tilburg.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|July 14, 2016
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Smegma retention cysts, a common finding in young boys, present as small penile swellings. These cysts arise from natural foreskin separation and are typically benign.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Dermatology
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Smegma retention cysts are benign, acquired lesions that arise from the accumulation of smegma.
- Understanding the etiology of penile cysts is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old male child presented with a palpable, yellowish subcutaneous penile swelling measuring 0.8 x 1.5 cm.
- The lesion was asymptomatic and noted incidentally.
Findings:
- The clinical presentation was consistent with a smegma retention cyst.
- Histopathological examination, if performed, would confirm the cystic nature and keratinous contents.
Implications:
- Smegma retention cysts are a normal physiological finding in uncircumcised boys and require no specific treatment.
- Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary interventions and parental anxiety regarding penile lesions.
Abstract:
A 4-year-old boy presented with a subcutaneous, yellowish swelling of 0.8 by 1.5 cm on his penis. We made the diagnosis of a smegma retention cyst. This cyst is the result of a physiologic phenomenon that originates from the separation of the foreskin.