[Surgical treatment of penile lymphedema associated with hidradenitis suppurativa].

Abstract

Penoscrotal lymphedema is a rare disease in the developed countries, although it is relatively frequent in tropical countries. The most common cause is filariasis, although in our practice usually is associate to neoplasic and inflammatory processes, surgery, radiotherapy, hidroelectrolitic disbalances and idiopathic. We present a 22 years old patient with penoscrotal lymphedema due to hidradenitis suppurativa. After unsuccessful medical treatment, was performed a total excision of the penile skin and subcutaneous tissue to Buck's fascia. Split thickness skin grafts were used to cover the defect. Even medical management of penoscrotal lymphedema is not effective for most patients, surgery is a safe and effective procedure that gives excellent functional and cosmetic results.

• Authors: E García-Tutor, J Botellé del Hierro, A San Martín Maya, J Castro García, A España, J Fernández Montero, J E Robles García
• Journal: Actas urologicas espanolas (Actas Urol Esp) Vol. 29 Issue 5 Pg. 519-22 (May 2005) ISSN: 0210-4806 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Tratamiento quirúrgico de linfedema peneano secundario a hidrosadenitis supurativa.
• PMID: 16013800 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa (complications, pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Lymphedema (etiology, pathology, surgery)
• Male
• Penile Diseases (etiology, pathology, surgery)
• Penis (pathology, surgery)
• Scrotum (pathology, surgery)
• Surgical Flaps
• Treatment Outcome
• Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male (methods)