Are Prophylactic Measures Necessary to Prevent Recurrence of Penile Keloids?

Urology. 2020 Jul:141:147-149. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.04.005. Epub 2020 Apr 15.

Abstract

Keloid scars result from excess collagen deposition in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue in response to surgery or tissue trauma. The penis is a rare site for keloid formation, even in predisposed individuals. Only few cases of penile keloids have been reported so far. In this report, we present penile keloids complicating neonatal circumcision in twin brothers. Risk of recurrence in previous reports and measures to guard against its occurrence are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Betamethasone / therapeutic use*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Circumcision, Male / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Keloid / etiology
  • Keloid / prevention & control*
  • Keloid / surgery
  • Male
  • Massage*
  • Penis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Recurrence
  • Secondary Prevention / methods*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Betamethasone