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Measurement of stretched penile length in prepubertal boys in Egypt

T S El-Ammawi1, R T Abdel-Aziz1, W Medhat1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, STDs and Andrology, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.

Journal of Pediatric Urology
|August 5, 2018
PubMed

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This study provides updated reference values for stretched penile length (SPL) in Egyptian boys aged 0-13 years. These findings are crucial for diagnosing penile abnormalities like micropenis in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Growth and development studies

Background:

  • Accurate penile size references are vital for diagnosing and managing micropenis and other penile abnormalities in children.
  • Early detection of penile size abnormalities is crucial for both medical and psychological well-being.
  • Establishing current reference standards for penile length in pediatric populations is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative reference values for stretched penile length (SPL) in newborn and prepubertal boys.
  • To provide age-specific penile length data for Egyptian boys aged 0 to 13 years.
  • To aid in the early diagnosis and management of penile size abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1000 boys aged 1 day to 13 years in Minia Governorate, Egypt.
  • Stretched penile length (SPL) was measured in millimeters using a ruler, with suprapubic fat tissue compressed.
  • Standardized measurement technique ensuring full penile stretch was applied.

Main Results:

  • Mean SPL demonstrated a significant increase from birth to 5 years, with rapid growth in the first 8 months.
  • A slower growth rate of SPL was observed between 5 and 10 years, followed by a significant increase from 10 to 13 years.
  • Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in SPL across most age groups, highlighting distinct growth phases.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides an updated reference range for normal stretched penile length (SPL) in Egyptian boys from birth to 13 years.
  • The established reference values can assist clinicians in identifying penile size abnormalities.
  • Accurate normative data is essential for timely diagnosis and intervention in pediatric urology.
Abstract

Keywords:
MicropenisPenile lengthStretched penile length

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