Kissing nevus discovered at circumcision consult

Blake Palmer; Michael Hemphill; Cole Wootton; J B Foshee; Dominic Frimberger

doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.10.004

Kissing nevus discovered at circumcision consult

J Pediatr Urol. 2010 Jun;6(3):318-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.10.004. Epub 2009 Oct 31.

Authors

Blake Palmer¹, Michael Hemphill, Cole Wootton, J B Foshee, Dominic Frimberger

Affiliation

¹ University of Oklahoma, Department of Urology, 920 Stanton L. Young Boulevard, WP 3150, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA. blake-palmer@ouhsc.edu

PMID: 19880351
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.10.004

Abstract

A divided nevus of the penis is a rare embryological occurrence. The appearance of a congenital melanocytic nevus can be difficult to distinguish from penile melanosis. This article presents the successful excision and histopathologic evaluation of one such nevus.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child
Circumcision, Male / methods*
Diagnosis, Differential
Foreskin*
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Male
Nevus, Intradermal / diagnosis*
Referral and Consultation*
Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*