Multiple pyogenic granuloma of the penis in a four-year-old child: a case report

Claudio Spinelli, M Di Giacomo, Alessia Bertocchini, Barbara Loggini, Raffaele Pingitore

Cases Journal · 2009 · 24 citations · 8 references

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Pyogenic granulomas are common, acquired, benign vascular lesions of the skin and mucous membranes that can develop both spontaneously and traumatically. We present a unique case of a four-year healthy, uncircumcised boy with multiple pyogenic granuloma on the mucous face of the penis foreskin. Although penile multiple pyogenic granulomas have previously been described in adults, there are no reports of similar problems in children. In this patient, the pathogenesis of the lesions is probably trauma related as reported in the anamnesis. Therapeutic options are discussed.

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