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Urology (Expert Forum)
Concealed Penis following Circumcision
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronieā€™s disease
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
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.
Concealed Penis following Circumcision
by vnessfavia, May 08, 2008 01:00PM
My son developed "concealed penis" after his circumcision. No glans is visible as the foreskin is healing above it after the penis retracted following the circumcision.
My question is: Is concealed penis a genetic condition or is this because the circumcision was done incorrectly? What is the prognosis for this condition?
My question is: Is concealed penis a genetic condition or is this because the circumcision was done incorrectly? What is the prognosis for this condition?
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, May 09, 2008 11:16PM
, May 09, 2008 11:16PM
Concealed penis's can occur as the result of a circumcision that heals as you describe and can also occur as a congenital problem. The type related to circumcision will often resolve on its own. Give it a few years. If it fails to resolve, see a pediatric urologist regarding releasing it. Just repeating the circumcision may not solve the problem without creating further issues so do locate someone familiar with this condition.
The concealed penis that some children have from birth is a much different problem There are several surgical procedures described in the literature to deal with this. Again, a pediatric urologist would be the individual best prepared to help.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.ā€¯
The concealed penis that some children have from birth is a much different problem There are several surgical procedures described in the literature to deal with this. Again, a pediatric urologist would be the individual best prepared to help.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.ā€¯
