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Buried penis secondary to ectopic scrotum
B Fernández Bautista1, R Ortiz1, L Burgos1
1Gregorio Marañón University Hospital. Madrid (Spain).
Introduction:
Ectopic scrotum is a rare clinical entity, potentially associated with other congenital abnormalities. We present the case of a patient with buried penis secondary to ectopic scrotum. The surgical technique was described, and a literature review was carried out.
Clinical Case:
1-year-old patient with ectopic right hemiscrotum and the testes within the scrotal sac. A double Z-plasty was performed with two flaps - one above the penis, surrounding the ectopic scrotum, and the other one at the scrotum to modify the bifid scrotum. The upper flap was rotated downwards, which allowed ectopy to be repaired, and the lower flap was used to repair bifidity. No postoperative complications were recorded. Follow-time was 6 months, with good final cosmetic results.
Discussion:
Ectopic scrotum is an infrequent congenital malformation. Cutaneous rotation flaps with Z-plasties are a valid treatment option, with good long-term cosmetic results.
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