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Preputial intussusception or acquired megaprepuce
Pediatric Surgery International
|May 1, 1998
Abstract:
Preputial intussusception, or acquired megaprepuce, is a clinical condition whose incidence is increasing. It results from infolding of the outer preputial skin, obstruction of urinary flow, and the development of a phimosis. With time the process continues, resulting in a distinctive clinical picture. Treatment by early circumcision cures the problem and allows resolution of the sequelae.
Insights
Preputial intussusception, also known as acquired megaprepuce, is a growing condition caused by infolding of the foreskin leading to urinary obstruction and phimosis. Early circumcision effectively treats this condition and resolves associated issues.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Preputial intussusception, termed acquired megaprepuce, is an increasingly recognized clinical entity.
- This condition involves the infolding of the outer preputial skin.
Observation:
- The condition leads to progressive obstruction of urinary flow.
- Over time, a characteristic clinical presentation develops.
Findings:
- Acquired megaprepuce results from the infolding of preputial skin, causing urinary obstruction and phimosis.
- The condition progresses, leading to a distinct clinical picture.
Implications:
- Early circumcision is a curative treatment for preputial intussusception.
- Circumcision allows for the resolution of sequelae associated with acquired megaprepuce.