World J Mens Health.  2017 Aug;35(2):129-132. 10.5534/wjmh.2017.35.2.129.

Paraffin Granuloma Associated with Buried Glans Penis-Induced Sexual and Voiding Dysfunction

• Chon W
• Koo JY
• Park MJ
• Choi KU
• Park HJ
• Park NC

• KMID: 2388449
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5534/wjmh.2017.35.2.129

Abstract

A paraffinoma is a type of inflammatory lipogranuloma that develops after the injection of an artificial mineral oil, such as paraffin or silicon, into the foreskin or the subcutaneous tissue of the penis for the purpose of penis enlargement, cosmetics, or prosthesis. The authors experienced a case of macro-paraffinoma associated with sexual dysfunction, voiding dysfunction, and pain caused by a buried glans penis after a paraffin injection for penis enlargement that had been performed 35 years previously. Herein, this case is presented with a literature review.

Keyword

Granuloma; Oils; Paraffin; Penis

MeSH Terms

Foreskin
Granuloma*
Male
Mineral Oil
Oils
Paraffin*
Penis
Prostheses and Implants
Silicon
Subcutaneous Tissue
Mineral Oil
Oils
Paraffin
Silicon

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Preoperative appearance of the penile paraffin granuloma with an augmented penile shaft and pseudoglans due to the paraffin lump.

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  Fig. 2 Spongiositis and urethritis due to penile paraffin granuloma.

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  Fig. 3 The resected paraffin granuloma.

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  Fig. 4 Microscopic findings of the paraffin granuloma with sclerosis (H&E, ×40).

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  Fig. 5 The state of the patient 3 months after removal of the paraffin granuloma and reconstruction with a scrotal skin flap.

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