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Os penis.

U Villani, S Leoni, E Casolari

    European Urology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The rare os penis in humans is a heterotopic bone, similar to animal bacula. This study examines its extreme heterogeneity through a personal case study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Comparative Anatomy
    • Skeletal Biology

    Background:

    • The os penis, or human baculum, is an exceptionally rare anatomical finding.
    • Only 11 cases of human os penis have been documented in scientific literature.

    Observation:

    • A review of published cases reveals significant heterogeneity in the presentation of human os penis.
    • The current case study further illustrates the variability of this rare condition.

    Findings:

    • The human os penis is best understood as a heterotopic bone structure.
    • Its characteristics align with similar ossifications observed in the animal kingdom.

    Implications:

    • Understanding the os penis as a heterotopic bone aids in differential diagnosis.
    • Further research into the embryological origins and evolutionary aspects of the human os penis is warranted.