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  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Penoscrotal elephantiasis (PSE) involves significant genital volume increase, causing cosmetic, sexual, and psychological distress.
  • Causes include primary factors, parasitic infections like filariasis, or lymphatic obstruction.
  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical, often requiring further tests for etiological clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two surgical case studies of penoscrotal elephantiasis.
  • To update knowledge on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for PSE.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical diagnosis of penoscrotal elephantiasis.
  • Surgical excision of the affected mass.
  • Reconstruction using skin grafts or local flaps.

Main Results:

  • Both reported cases achieved favorable functional and aesthetic outcomes post-surgery.
  • Surgical treatment effectively restored patient comfort.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical management, including mass excision and reconstruction, is crucial for treating penoscrotal elephantiasis.
  • Effective diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve patient quality of life.