Abstract

LOPEZ-TORRES HIDALGO, Jesús; SANCHEZ MARTINEZ, Carmen Mª; NAVARRO PLAZA, Eugenia  and  VAZQUEZ RUBIO, Elvira. Pearly papules. Rev Clin Med Fam [online]. 2021, vol.14, n.3, pp.165-166.  Epub Nov 29, 2021. ISSN 2386-8201.

Pearly penile papules (PPP) are benign, pearly-white lesions located around the crown of the glans penis. Despite being asymptomatic and benign by nature, the appearance of PPP can cause major psychological discomfort to the patient and their sexual partner. It is a common reason for primary healthcare consultation by young men.

We report the case of a 22-year-old man who consulted due to the accidental finding of painless lesions on the glans penis. As it is important to reassure the patient about the nature of the injury, knowledge of the location and its typical appearance by the family doctor is essential.

Keywords : male genitalia; penile diseases; penis.

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