Korean J Urol.  2008 Jan;49(1):92-94.

Multiple Cavernous Hemangiomas of the Glans Penis, Penis, and Scrotum

• Lee JM
• Wang JH
• Kim HS

Abstract

Although a hemangioma is usually found in childhood, a cavernous hemangioma of the genitalia is rarely found. Urologists often face difficulty when making the decision for surgery to treat a genital cavernous hemangioma. We report here on a case of a cavernous hemangioma that extended into the glans penis, penile shaft and scrotum. Immediately after surgical excision of the hemangiomas in the penile shaft and scrotum, the worm-like lesions subsided. The protruding lesions of the glans penis were naturally relieved after 12 months follow up.

Keyword

Cavernous hemangioma; Penis; Scrotum

MeSH Terms

Caves
Follow-Up Studies
Genitalia
Hemangioma
Hemangioma, Cavernous
Male
Penis
Scrotum

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Cavernous hemangiomas of the glans penis, penis (A) and scrotum (B). Physical examination reveals a “bag of worms” (arrow) on the penis and scrotum.

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  Fig. 2. Operation findings of the cavernous hemangioma on the penis. The main penile hemangioma (arrow). 3.0x2.0x1.0 cm in size was identified at the mid portion of the penile shaft.

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  Fig. 3. Thin walled irregular vessels and many red blood cells were lined by endothelial cells (arrow) with encapsulation by fibrous tissue.

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