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Buried penis and morbid obesity
Roger W Byard1,2, Luzern Tan3
1Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Frome Road, Adelaide, 5005, Australia. roger.byard@sa.gov.au.
Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
|February 23, 2022
Summary
Morbid obesity can lead to buried penis, a condition where the penile shaft is enveloped by adipose tissue. This condition may be associated with serious health complications, necessitating further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
- Cardiovascular Disease
Background:
- Morbid obesity is a significant health concern with various complications.
- Buried penis is a condition characterized by penile shaft envelopment due to suprapubic adipose tissue.
- Sudden cardiovascular death can occur in morbidly obese individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a series of cases of sudden cardiovascular death in morbidly obese men.
- To highlight the autopsy finding of buried penis in these individuals.
- To discuss the potential associations and implications of buried penis.
Main Methods:
- Autopsy examination of three morbidly obese men who died suddenly.
- Assessment of body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular status.
- Gross examination of penile morphology.
Main Results:
- All three men (aged 69, 49, and 45 years) had BMIs ranging from 46.3 to 59.3.
- Autopsies revealed marked penile shortening, consistent with buried penis.
- Underlying cardiovascular disease was identified as the cause of death in all cases.
Conclusions:
- Morbid obesity is a common cause of buried penis in adulthood.
- Buried penis can be associated with infective, obstructive, and malignant complications.
- Histological examination is crucial for identifying underlying causes and potential complications of buried penis.
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