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Penile Paraffinoma, A Disastrous Effect of a Failed Self inflicted Penile Augmentation Technique

Vaishnavi Hemdev, Sarat Naidu, Elvin Concessao

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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 8(1):p 17-19, January–March 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.8122.2

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Sarat Naidu, Vaishnavi Hemdev, Elvin Concessao/ Penile Paraffinoma, A Disastrous Effect of a Failed Self inflicted Penile Augmentation Technique/Indian J Emerg Med 2022;8(1):17–19

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Received : January 27, 2022         Accepted : February 12, 2022          Published : March 30, 2022

Abstract

Penile paraffinoma is a rare cause of penile lump(s) or mass that occurs after self- injecting liquid paraffin or similar substances like vaseline, mineral oils, illicitly performed to augment penis growth. This practice is commonly seen in many parts of central and south east Europe and some parts of Asia like Korea. Although paraffin is an inert substance for human body tissue, it can often cause complications like nodules, lumps, ulcers, pain, deformity etc. when injected into human body. The purpose of this study is to present a case of anadverse consequence of a failed penile augmentation technique that required surgical reconstruction.

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This research received no funding.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Sarat Naidu, Vaishnavi Hemdev, Elvin Concessao/ Penile Paraffinoma, A Disastrous Effect of a Failed Self inflicted Penile Augmentation Technique/Indian J Emerg Med 2022;8(1):17–19

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Received Accepted Published
January 27, 2022 February 12, 2022 March 30, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.8122.2

Keywords

PenilePenisParaffinomaSclerosingLipogranulomaParaffinVaselinePenile injectionPenile growthAugmentationPenile surgeryReconstruction

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Received January 27, 2022
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