Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 28, 2025

Microscopic Replantation of Penile Glans Amputation Due to Circumcision
Published on: June 3, 2022
Circumcision-Associated Penile Papules: A Novel Complication With Unclear Etiology
Mingshuang Zhang1, Rongqing Yang1, Jie Huang1
1Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Objective:
To report six patients with penile papules after circumcision to attract the attention of clinicians and patients to the complication associated with circumcision.
Methods:
We reported several clinical cases presenting with these papules following circumcision. Cases were reassessed for clinical characteristics, histopathological features, and potential risk factors.
Results:
A series of six adult male cases were identified, with papules appearing asymptomatically months to years after circumcision. The papules were larger, exhibited uneven distribution, and lacked the typical arrangement of pearly penile papules, posing a cosmetic concern and a risk of misdiagnosis as genital warts.
Conclusion:
This study presents a previously unreported complication of circumcision with significant implications for patient care. Further investigation is warranted to understand the etiology and develop strategies for prevention and management.
Related Concept Videos
Accessory Glands of the Male Reproductive System
The epididymis is a small, comma-shaped organ located at the back of each testicle. The epididymis can be divided into three main parts: the head, body, and tail. The head of the epididymis...
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra....
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Appendicitis-I: Introduction
Etiology: Appendicitis can arise from various causes, primarily rooted in the obstruction of the appendix lumen. Factors contributing to this obstruction include fecal accumulation, lymphoid hyperplasia and, in...
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...

