[A Case of Glans Penile Necrosis Due to Hyaluronic Acid into the Penis for Male Genital Augmentation]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2021 Aug;67(8):399-401. doi: 10.14989/ActaUrolJap_67_8_399.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 65-year-old man visited us with a painful penis after receiving an injection of hyaluronic acid into the penis for male genital augmentation. On admission, physical examination revealed black necrotic lesions and ulcerations on his glans penis. We performed partial penectomy to remove the necrotic tissues. Histopathological examination showed necrosis with severe inflammatory infiltration in the dermis and subcutis. Glans penile necrosis due to hyaluronic acid injected into the glans penis for male genital augmentation is exceedingly rare. This case is reported herein along with a review of the Japanese literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid* / adverse effects
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Necrosis / chemically induced
  • Penile Diseases* / chemically induced
  • Penile Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Penile Diseases* / surgery
  • Penis / surgery

Substances

  • Hyaluronic Acid