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Actas Urológicas Españolas
Print version ISSN 0210-4806
Abstract
GARCIA-TUTOR, E. et al. Surgical treatment of penile lynphedema associated with hidradenitis suppurativa. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2005, vol.29, n.5, pp.519-522. ISSN 0210-4806.
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 Bucks 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.
Keywords : Lymphedema; Penoscrotal; Hidradenitis; Elephantiasis; Skin graft; Penis; Surgical treatment.