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Feb 1, 2021 · Buried penis is a condition where the penis is hidden by abdominal or suprapubic skin or fat. In adult men, buried penis occurs as an acquired condition most commonly caused by morbid obesity. The clinical characteristics of three obese men with adult acquired buried penis are described and the associated features of the buried penis are reviewed.
- Philip R Cohen
- 10.7759/cureus.13067
- 2021
- Cureus. 2021 Feb; 13(2): e13067.
Buried penis, also called hidden penis or retractile penis, is a congenital or acquired condition in which the penis is partially or completely hidden below the surface of the skin. A buried penis can lead to urinary difficulties, poor hygiene, infection, and inhibition of normal sexual function.
Jun 3, 2021 · A buried penis is a medical condition in which skin and fat obscure the phallus, making it appear smaller or less visible. This condition may sometimes be apparent at birth, but it can also...
May 25, 2023 · Buried penis (sometimes called concealed penis or hidden penis) is when a penis of typical size is partially or fully hidden by the scrotum or excess tissue (fat or skin) in the pubic area. It can be congenital (the person is born with it), or it can be acquired later, most commonly due to obesity.
May 6, 2018 · Management of adult buried penis varies enormously based on the quality and quantity of healthy penile, scrotal, and abdominal skin. Additionally, the etiology of the buried penis plays a large role in treatment and surgical repair.
- Tammy S. Ho, Joel Gelman
- 10.21037/tau.2018.05.06
- 2018
- Transl Androl Urol. 2018 Aug; 7(4): 618-627.
Sep 3, 2020 · Adult acquired buried penis (AABP) is the condition of concealment of the male phallus within a suprapubic fat pad or a cicatrix. This most commonly occurs in morbidly obese patients, however significant genital lymphedema, hidradenitis of the genitals and post-circumcision scar tissue can also lead to burying of the phallus.
Dec 13, 2018 · Adult acquired buried penis syndrome may be associated with an inability to void, sexual dysfunction, and recurrent infection. Previously published classification systems rely on intraoperative findings, such as penile skin quality.
