[Penoscrotal elephantiasis: diagnostics and treatment options].

Abstract

Penoscrotal elephantiasis is a symptom that can be caused by local but also by systemic disorders. When the changes are reversible, conservative measures such as physical and antiphlogistic approaches lead to success. In cases of irreversible penoscrotal elephantiasis, excision and amputation of the affected penoscrotal areas are recommended to eliminate the functional disturbances. In all manifestations it is important to prevent and treat those diseases known to cause elephantiasis.

• Authors: V Zugor, R E Horch, A P Labanaris, M Schreiber, G E Schott
• Journal: Der Urologe. Ausg. A (Urologe A) Vol. 47 Issue 4 Pg. 472-6 (Apr 2008) ISSN: 0340-2592 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Penoskrotale Elephantiasis : Diagnostik und Therapieoptionen.
• PMID: 17726597 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Diagnosis, Differential
• Elephantiasis (diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
• Genital Diseases, Male (diagnosis, pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Penile Diseases (diagnosis, pathology, surgery)
• Postoperative Care
• Scrotum (surgery)