Granulomatous Inflammation of the Penis and Scrotum Following Application of Topical Cream

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Amir Ishaq Khan, Emory University; Akanksha Mehta, Emory University; Aarti Sekhar, Emory University; Carla Ellis, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2017-05-01
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © 2017 The Authors
• License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2016.12.009
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Urology Case Reports
• ISSN: 2214-4420
• Volume: 12
• Start Page: 39
• End Page: 41
• Keywords: Granulomatous; Topical; Inflammation; Penile
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Immunology; Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery; Health Sciences, Pathology

Abstract

Granulomas are collections of histiocytes that develop as an inflammatory response to bacterial and fungal infections, as well as foreign substances. We discuss here the case of a 49-year-old male who presented with a penile and scrotal mass with granulomatous inflammation, after application of a topical cream for enhancement of erectile function. While granuloma formation can often be seen with penile injections, this case presents the rare development of a foreign body granuloma after topical cream application on the penis and scrotum.