Penile paraffinoma secondary to mineral oil injections
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48193/revistamexicanadeurologa.v80i6.688Keywords:
Diseases of the penis, foreign body reaction, penile induration, injection site reaction, mineral oilAbstract
Clinical case description: A 71-year-old man that received injections of mineral oil and a multivitamin complex in the subcutaneous tissue and corpora cavernosa of the penis, for 8 months, presented with penile deformity and progressive edema of the dorsal region. He came to our hospital 4 days after the lesion had been excised, presenting with necrosis of the penile skin and purulent drainage, requiring resection and debridement of the necrotic tissue.
Relevance: The unauthorized injection of substances into the penis for cosmetic or sexual purposes has been on the rise in recent years.
Clinical implications: Penile paraffinoma is a reaction caused by the injection of foreign substances into the penis. Said injections often produce complications that can appear months or years after application and they can be life-threatening.
Conclusions: The injection of foreign substances into the subcutaneous tissue of the penis can produce severe and devastating complications. Opportune treatment and multidisciplinary management are key to satisfactory patient progression.
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