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Giridhar Guntreddi1, Jayasree Vasudevan Nair2, Neelima P Theella3
1Pediatrics, Sanford Health, Bemidji, USA.
Cureus
|January 10, 2022
Summary
Smegma pearls are common, benign penile nodules in uncircumcised boys that resolve naturally. Pediatricians should recognize these normal secretions to avoid unnecessary investigations and provide parental reassurance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Smegma pearls are common in uncircumcised boys but often misdiagnosed.
- Smegma is a normal secretion aiding foreskin separation and is not harmful.
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