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Urology (Expert Forum)
Phleboliths in the Tunica Albuginea
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Phleboliths in the Tunica Albuginea
by calcium, Aug 31, 2005 12:00AM
After experiencing painful and unsustainable erections for the past month I discovered a lump in the shaft of my penis. Doctors investigation and ultrasound found two phleboliths in the tunica albuginea. My blood tests for Testosterone, SHBG, Calc free Testosterone and Prolactin were all within normal ranges for a 43 year old male. I have been referred to a Urologist however, he is away for the next six weeks. What Should I do/ Not do while I am waiting for my appointment?
Can you also give me any information about possible treatments for this condition if any? Thankyou.
Can you also give me any information about possible treatments for this condition if any? Thankyou.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 01, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 01, 2005 12:00AM
I cannot give specific medical advice as to what you should and shouldn't do over the internet without examination.
Phelboliths are small stones, or calcium deposits, that form within veins, causing congestion.
Most cases of extratesticular growths (like phleboliths) are benign. If treatment is considered, removal of the phlebolithis via surgery or a procedure can be considered by your urologist.
If there is concern about a malignant process, then a biopsy can be considered.
You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Phelboliths are small stones, or calcium deposits, that form within veins, causing congestion.
Most cases of extratesticular growths (like phleboliths) are benign. If treatment is considered, removal of the phlebolithis via surgery or a procedure can be considered by your urologist.
If there is concern about a malignant process, then a biopsy can be considered.
You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
